Security Contracts and Compliance Specialist

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

A Viasat Security Contract and Compliance Specialist will be an essential part of our dynamic Security team. Your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, and encouraged to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external customers, including various government agencies. Collaboration is key in this position. You will work closely with a dedicated team of security professionals, sharing knowledge and strategies to solve sophisticated security challenges. Together, you will build an encouraging and innovative environment where teamwork drives success.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily activities for classified contracts and being responsible for the full contract process from proposal to final result and closeout. This role focuses on compliance in areas such as managing contract terms, coordinating security efforts, and ensuring adherence to strict compliance with government, customer, and company security policies and procedures, including the 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM.

• Handle security contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are met and compliance with NISPOM standards.
• Ensure all security operations comply with NISPOM and other relevant security regulations.

• Maintain accurate records of security contracts and related documentation, including writing and issuing sub-contracts DD-254s.

• Assist in conducting security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks, including the process of closing out contracts.

• Support incident response efforts documenting incidents, reporting them to relevant authorities, and ensuring that contract terms related to incident response are followed.

• Assist in training security personnel and internal collaborators on contract requirements and security protocols.

• Support access control process to safeguard sensitive areas and information, ensuring authorized personnel have the relevant education and briefings for access.

• Collaborate with Facility Security Officers and Security Management to ensure that all security contracts meet the regulatory requirements to align contract terms with compliance needs.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Proven experience in Industrial Security for 5 years
• Knowledge of government contracting processes and requirements for classified contracts
• In-depth understanding of NISPOM guidelines including classified contracts, safeguarding classified information, physical security, personnel clearances, and facility requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 apps, SIMS, DISS, JIRA
• Excellent time management skills with a proven track record to meet deadlines
• US Citizenship
• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

• Familiarization of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, Lenel, and NISS
• Experience in leading security-related projects
• Ability to work effectively with contracts team and internal stakeholders
• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities IS030.CU

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.