Ready to Defend the Future? Join Our Elite Security Team! BAE Systems is seeking a passionate and driven Contractor SAP Security Officer/Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) / Alternate CSSO (ACSSO) to join our rapidly expanding security team! This isn't just a job – it's a chance to elevate your career in the exciting world of Aerospace & Defense. Become part of BAE Systems, a globally recognized leader in innovation and a trusted partner to the U.S. Government. You'll be at the forefront of protecting cutting-edge technologies across a multitude of Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), directly contributing to critical national security missions. Imagine making a real impact, you’ll be supporting a diverse portfolio of dynamic programs, working alongside brilliant minds and leaders. As a CSSO/ACSSO, you'll collaborate with leaders across the organization and build key relationships with internal and external customers. This fast-paced, team-oriented role will help you develop highly sought-after skills and ensure your contributions are recognized. If you're a motivated security professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities include: Ensure adherence to government and company security policies, providing expert guidance and direction to program teams Serve as the primary point of contact for US Government Program Security Officers(PSO) and/or Special Security Officer (SSO) and collaborate closely with program managers Oversee security for prime and subcontracts, including developing and maintaining DD254s and providing essential security guidance Author, implement, and maintain comprehensive program-level security plans, procedures, and instructions Lead formal self-inspections, track corrective actions to completion, and conduct thorough security audits Deliver engaging security education and awareness training, conduct briefings, and provide classification guidance to employees Investigate and resolve security incidents Contribute to a holistic security posture by supporting other critical disciplines, including Personnel, Physical, Cyber, COMSEC, and Visitor Control Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments, business areas, and the company segments to foster a positive and productive work environment Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Accesses Willingness to complete a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP) Participate in after-hours alarm response Serve as a SAP Accountability Officer (SAO) Perform other duties as assigned Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.