Full-Time

Contractor Program Security Officer

Updated on 8/23/2026

Vantor

Vantor

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-powered multi-source geospatial intelligence platform

Compensation Overview

$78k - $104k/yr

+ Incentive eligible + 401(k) company match + Student loan repayment assistance + Adoption reimbursement

No H1B Sponsorship

Longmont, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: Westminster, CO, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
IT & Security (1)

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Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance and current Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility is required; the candidate must be able to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph and maintain required access.
  • A bachelor's degree with at least five years of industrial, government, or program security experience supporting classified programs, or a master's degree with at least three years of relevant experience, is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of national security policies, including Intelligence Community Directives, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Executive Orders, customer-specific directives and instructions, and Code of Federal Regulations provisions, is required.
  • Experience administering Sensitive Compartmented Information programs, personnel security, classified material control, and visitor management is required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required to build trusted relationships across organizational levels.
Responsibilities
  • Administer all aspects of security for assigned classified programs in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, Intelligence Community Directives, customer directives, and corporate security policies.
  • Oversee the protection, accountability, transmission, reproduction, and destruction of classified information and accountable material.
  • Establish and maintain secure facilities and workspaces, including support for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility operations, visitor control, secure storage, and physical security requirements.
  • Develop, deliver, and maintain security education, awareness, and program-specific security briefings for cleared personnel.
  • Partner with government customers, Facility Security Officers, Program Managers, Information System Security personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and customer security requirements.
  • Conduct self-inspections, inventories, audits, and security assessments, and implement corrective actions to maintain compliance and continuously improve security processes.
  • Support personnel security activities by coordinating access requests, security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, and required documentation with the Personnel Security Manager.
  • Prepare and maintain security documentation, including DD Form 254s, security plans, visit certifications, access rosters, and other required records.
  • Support classified meetings, customer visits, inspections, and security incidents, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.
  • Serve as a trusted security advisor to program teams by providing proactive guidance, risk-based recommendations, and practical solutions while balancing mission execution with security compliance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary security environment spanning personnel, physical, information, and industrial security.
  • Previous experience serving as a Contractor Program Security Officer, Contract Special Security Officer, Facility Security Officer, or equivalent security professional supporting National Reconnaissance Office, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community programs.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience preparing security documentation, reports, and compliance records.

Vantor provides an AI-powered platform that unifies data from space, air, and ground sensors into a real-time, AI-ready 3D model of Earth. Its Tensorglobe platform automates the entire intelligence cycle—from tasking and data collection to processing and analysis—on a subscription basis. Key products include WorldView for high-resolution imagery tasking, Raptor for GPS-denied navigation, and Sentry for automated site monitoring. Unlike companies that only sell raw imagery, Vantor offers an end-to-end geospatial workflow and digital twin as a service, helping defense, intelligence, and commercial customers make faster, more informed decisions using a shared, continually updated spatial picture.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • August 19, 2026 promotion of Will Cocos sharpens U.S. government execution.
  • June 24, 2026 BAE deal extends Vantor’s imaging roadmap with 20-centimeter satellites.
  • WorldView 3D launched in 2026, delivering updated terrain maps within six hours.

What critics are saying

  • Vantor depends on NGA for $70 million GEGD Pro renewals, starting May 2026.
  • BAE must build Vantage after Lanteris separation removed Vantor’s in-house satellite manufacturing.
  • ICEYE and Rheinmetall can bypass Vantor unless Vantage and Pulse launch by 2029.

What makes Vantor unique

  • Vantor’s GEGD Pro serves NGA’s primary commercial GEOINT platform across 250 organizations.
  • Tensorglobe fuses satellite, drone, and ground sensors into live 3D intelligence.
  • Vantor’s June 2026 Rheinmetall venture targets sovereign European spatial intelligence architectures.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Planning Benefits

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GovCon Wire
Aug 20th, 2026
Will Cocos elevated to EVP, GM of US government business at Vantor.

Will Cocos elevated to EVP, GM of US government business at Vantor. * Will Cocos will lead Vantor's U.S. government business * His new role covers defense, intelligence and civil government customers * Cocos brings transformation and operational leadership experience to the position What Will Cocos do in His new role? Cocos will oversee Vantor's largest business unit, taking charge of sales, program management, customer success, engineering, communications and government relations. His focus will center on the defense, intelligence and civil government communities, working to get mission-ready spatial intelligence capabilities into the hands of warfighters and government operators more quickly. Vantor CEO Dan Smoot said Cocos brings operational experience, transformation leadership and an understanding of the company's direction to the new role. "He understands what it means to rely on intelligence in high-consequence environments, and he knows how to turn strategy and advanced technology into capabilities that work in the real world," Smoot added. Who is Will Cocos? Cocos is a senior executive with a background spanning the technology, manufacturing and consulting industries, along with military service. He most recently served as chief transformation officer, where he helped shape the company's value creation plan while overseeing sales operations, partnerships and mergers and acquisitions. His responsibilities also extended to Vantor's international business, where he supported partners operating in conflict zones, giving him insight into changing battlefield conditions and customer requirements. What experience does Cocos bring to Vantor? Before joining Vantor, Cocos spent over four years at Comar, where he was senior vice president of strategy and marketing, general manager and VP of M&A and value creation. He was also a partner at Boston Consulting Group, working in the firm's transformation and operations practices with clients in engineered products and aerospace and defense. Before joining the private sector, Cocos served in the military from 2005 to 2013. He is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer with combat experience in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Washington Technology
Aug 19th, 2026
Vantor appoints Cocos to lead US government biz.

Vantor appoints Cocos to lead US government biz. Stay Connected Find opportunities - and win them. August 19, 2026 01:49 PM ET Vantor's strategy centers around providing a broad set of spatial intelligence offerings that are tied to its Earth imagery satellites. Vantor has a new leader for its U.S. government business in Will Cocos, who previously served as the chief transformation officer at the Earth intelligence company since 2023. Cocos now works as executive vice president and general manager of the unit, Vantor said Wednesday. He succeeds Susanne Hake, who announced her departure from Vantor after having led the business since 2023. Formerly known as Maxar Intelligence, Vantor's strategy centers around providing a broad set of spatial intelligence offerings that are tied to its flagship WorldView Legion constellation and other imagery satellites. Vantor operates the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's primary platform for commercial GEOINT capabilities, called GEGD Pro, which the company touts as having a user base across 250 agencies. Vantor is also the prime contractor for One World Terrain, an Army effort to create a digital twin of the physical Earth in order to train soldiers, and provides automated analysis to NGA as part of the Luno program. As chief transformation officer, Cocos shaped Vantor's push for growth in international markets to support the overall strategy. Cocos worked as a partner at Boston Consulting Group prior to Vantor and is a former Navy SEAL officer, having served in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq.

SpaceNews
Aug 19th, 2026
Vantor names new head of U.S. government business.

Vantor names new head of U.S. government business. Will Cocos succeeds Susanne Hake as executive vice president and general manager of the Earth intelligence company's government business WASHINGTON - Vantor has named Will Cocos to lead its U.S. government business and oversee the Earth intelligence company's work with U.S. defense, intelligence and civilian agencies. Cocos was appointed executive vice president and general manager of the business, Vantor said. His appointment comes as Susanne Hake, who led Vantor's U.S. government operations since 2023, announced on Aug. 19 that she is leaving the company. The leadership change comes as Vantor, formerly Maxar Intelligence, seeks to expand beyond its traditional business supplying high-resolution satellite imagery to the U.S. government and sell a broader set of software, data and intelligence capabilities. Cocos has served as Vantor's chief transformation officer since 2023, helping shape the company's strategy and, more recently, its international expansion. "My priority is getting the right capabilities into the hands of U.S. warfighters, analysts and other mission users faster," Cocos said in a statement. Cocos is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and a combat veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Before joining Vantor, he held management, commercial and transformation positions in the technology sector and was a partner at Boston Consulting Group. The U.S. government remains a central customer for Vantor, whose satellite imagery business has long supplied the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The Westminster, Colorado-based company operates 10 high-resolution electro-optical imaging satellites, including six newer WorldView Legion spacecraft. The company announced plans to expand its constellation with two high-resolution Vantage satellites and as many as 24 smaller Pulse satellites designed to increase revisit rates." The company operates G-EGD Pro, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's primary commercial geospatial-intelligence platform, which Vantor says serves more than 1.2 million users across more than 250 government organizations. Other government work includes providing 3D terrain data for the U.S. Army's One World Terrain program and automated analysis under NGA's Luno program.

Synspective
Aug 12th, 2026
Synspective Europe GmbH opens in Munich.

Synspective Europe GmbH opens in Munich. Synspective Inc., a provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new European subsidiary, Synspective Europe GmbH, located in Munich, Germany. Munich is widely recognized as one of Europe's leading hubs for aerospace and satellite innovation. Synspective Europe GmbH will serve as a regional hub, delivering advanced SAR technology solutions for key sectors, including national and civil protection, infrastructure monitoring, disaster response, energy, and resource management. Synspective aims to strengthen its partnerships with Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) stakeholders, provide insights to support decision-making, and deliver solutions tailored to the region. Comments from Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO, Synspective Inc. "We are excited to expand our global footprint and establish a direct physical presence in Europe, a key market for space and technology. We look forward to working closely with our regional partners to leverage our advanced SAR technologies and provide actionable insights that drive resilience and sustainable progress." Comments from Iain MacInnes, Managing Director & CEO, Synspective Europe GmbH "This is an exciting time for Synspective as we establish a strong local foundation in Europe. There is growing demand in the European market for reliable, high-frequency Earth observation data to address critical challenges in infrastructure resilience, energy, and security. By opening Synspective Europe GmbH in Munich, we aim to foster closer collaboration with local businesses, institutions, and governments, ensuring that our SAR solutions are readily available to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the region." Profile of Iain MacInnes Iain MacInnes is the Managing Director & CEO of Synspective Europe GmbH. He has over 25 years of industry experience and holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Glasgow and an MSc in Environmental Remote Sensing from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Prior to joining Synspective, Iain led the EMEA Office, Sales and Customer Experience team at Vantor (formerly Maxar) and held Sales Leadership roles in Enterprise and Public Sector markets over a 15-year period. Iain also led International Sales at PCI Geomatics, a Canadian Remote Sensing software company, and managed the Ground Penetrating Radar department at GeoRed Chile. Iain has overseen growth and product diversification in accounts such as the European Space Agency, NATO, and the European Union Satellite Centre, in addition to civil and defense agencies across the region.

Vantor
Jul 23rd, 2026
Developing future talent through real-world research: Master Thesis Program.

Developing future talent through real-world research: Master Thesis Program. Innovation often begins with curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to tackle difficult problems. Through Vantor's partnership with Linköping University in Sweden, master's students have the opportunity to apply academic research to real-world challenges while contributing to technologies that may shape future products and capabilities. This year, Mikael Lundgren and Edvard Wetind joined Vantor's Linköping office to complete a thesis project focused on geolocalization from low-altitude imagery. Working with Gustav Tapper, Manager, Software Development, and Gustav Häger, as supervisor, the students explored machine learning approaches for determining the position of a drone using forward-facing camera imagery captured near ground level. The project was closely tied to the Raptor program and addressed a complex challenge: helping autonomous systems determine their location without relying on predefined starting coordinates. The team's work evaluated whether machine learning could provide an initial position and orientation estimate for drones operating in environments where traditional positioning methods may be limited. The results proved promising. The students brought positive energy, curiosity, and an effective approach to problem-solving throughout the project. Their work demonstrated the potential for future applications that could help autonomous systems operate more independently across large geographic areas. Mikael Lundgren Mikael Lundgren. Mikael is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at Linköping University. He was initially drawn to the opportunity because of its focus on computer vision, machine learning, autonomous systems, and the chance to work on a challenge with real-world applications. One of the most rewarding aspects of the experience was seeing the project evolve from an uncertain research question into a solution that demonstrated meaningful potential. "The most exciting thing we achieved was the optimistic outlook our supervisor had when he first got to see our results," Mikael said. "As the project went on, it seemed more and more plausible that it could result in some exciting new technology." Outside of engineering, Mikael is a longtime fan of sumo wrestling. While studying abroad in Tokyo, he joined Keio University's sumo club and even competed in amateur tournaments. Edvard Wetind. Edvard, also pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at Linköping University, was attracted to Vantor because of its reputation for meaningful thesis projects and strong collaboration with the university. For Edvard, one of the most valuable aspects of the experience was becoming part of the local team and learning directly from experienced engineers and researchers. "It was fun to integrate into the team and learn from coworkers," Edvard said. "Being able to discuss the research field with experienced colleagues and immediately apply that knowledge to the thesis made the experience especially rewarding." The experience also opened the door to the next stage of his career. Following graduation, Edvard will continue his journey with Vantor as a full-time employee. Building the future through partnership. Partnerships between industry and academia create opportunities for students to contribute to meaningful research while helping organizations explore emerging technologies and future capabilities. For Vantor, the Master Thesis Program provides access to fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. For students like Mikael and Edvard, it offers the opportunity to apply years of academic study to real-world challenges while contributing to research that may influence future technologies. Their work demonstrates how collaboration, research, and emerging talent can help drive innovation forward. Turn research into real-world impact. Achieve total clarity from space to ground. See how Vantor can help you take advantage of the most advanced spatial intelligence for unparalleled insight into its dynamic world and to power your autonomous systems across space, air, and ground.