Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO & AFSO)
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) / Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) will support the Director of Security/FSO in managing all classified program security requirements across the company’s cleared manufacturing and engineering operations. This role ensures compliance with NISPOM, DoD/IC directives, and customer‑specific security requirements, while enabling program execution, facility accreditation, and personnel clearance management. The CPSO/AFSO provides day‑to‑day operational support to maintain APEX’s eligibility to perform on classified contracts and to sustain secure facility operations as the business continues to expand.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and stewardship of APEX’s Security program, ensuring compliance with USG requirements for all sensitive information, including CUI and Compartmented data for DoD and IC customers.
- Manage classified program security activities, including document control, visit requests, access rosters, briefing/debriefings, and secure communications.
- Oversee the management of employee clearances, ens...