Full-Time

Contractor Program Security Officer

Cpso

Posted on 9/17/2025

STR

STR

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven defense and national security platforms

Compensation Overview

$91k - $126k/yr

+ Full-Time Salary Range

Burlington, MA, USA

Hybrid

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (4)
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Required Skills
SAP Products
Requirements
  • This position requires an active Top Secret with SAP/SCI eligibility security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated application of the U.S. Government security standards
  • Ability to prepare appropriate reports and documents using various office tools such as: MS Office, DISS, JADE, SIMS, TALON, and NISS
  • Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Special Access Program Security Manuals, ICD 705, and other related security manuals
  • Working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
  • Ability to interpret policy and to develop and implement security plans and procedures
  • Knowledge and experience in managing classified programs
  • Knowledge of contractor operations, network, physical, technical, and personnel security requirements
  • Ability to travel on company business (approximately 10%)
  • Completed Intro to SAPs (CDSE)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage complex communication scenarios
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in program security, classified program management, or a related field
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a high level of Security posture to ensure continuous compliance with multiple classified programs
  • Ensure adherence to DoD Special Access Program (SAP) and Intelligence Community (IC) security policies and requirements such as DoDM 5205.07 and ICD 705.
  • Partner with STR Program Management to provide guidance and excellent customer service
  • Partner with disciplines within Security, to include Personnel Security, ACPSOs, Information Assurance, Classified IT, and the Facility Security Officer
  • Maintain personnel security records via of SIMS, JADE, and Scattered Castles
  • Conduct self-inspections, lead staff assistance visits, and customer security assessments
  • Assist in the development and approval of Standard Operating Procedures, Program Protection (P2), Operations Security Plans, and transportation plans
  • Maintain classified material accountability records, to include Top Secret accountability
  • Write, interpret, and implement DD254s and supporting documentation
  • Review operational requirements and system specification documents to ensure applicable security requirements are addressed and incorporated into security processes
  • Interpret and implement security classification guidance for each respective program
  • Investigate and document security incidents and provide remedial trainings + corrective actions
  • Attend, support, and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, telecons, etc.
  • Develop and conduct initial and refresher program security briefings debriefings, and foreign travel briefings as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

STR uses AI to help national security and defense clients make faster, data-driven decisions. Its flagship STR infokit platform combines data science, AI algorithms, data conditioning, and DevOps to deliver real-time decision support for use in command and control, collaborative autonomy, and object recognition and tracking. Revenue comes from government and defense contracts for advanced AI platforms that blend artificial and human intelligence to resist manipulation. The company differentiates by emphasizing autonomy, creativity, and diversity to foster robust decision-making under high-stakes conditions, aiming to provide clients with a reliable edge in security challenges.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$54.9M

Headquarters

Woburn, Massachusetts

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DARPA AIR contract advances STR's swarming uncrewed aircraft AI capabilities and market positioning.
  • Government demand for cybersecurity and distributed sensing solutions expands STR's addressable market.
  • STR's isolated network capability differentiates it in classified government environments with connectivity constraints.

What critics are saying

  • Palantir's AIP platform displaces STR's infokit in DoD decision support with faster deployment.
  • DoD slashed DARPA AI funding 25% in FY2027 NDAA, stalling STR's flagship AIR contract.
  • Anduril's Lattice platform captured $1.5B DoD contracts, outpacing STR in autonomous swarming technology.

What makes STR unique

  • STR's analytics platform delivers real-time sensemaking on isolated networks without external connectivity.
  • STR combines human creativity with AI algorithms for resilient decision-making resistant to manipulation.
  • STR specializes in collaborative autonomy and object recognition for command-and-control applications.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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Sep 8th, 2025
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STR moves forward on DARPA AIR job to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for swarming uncrewed aircraft.

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