Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)

The Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory’s Compartmented Security Program. This role ensures security enables cutting-edge classified research and advanced technology development while protecting national security information and maintaining compliance with various regulatory requirements. The position serves as the senior authority for compartmented security, integrating SCI security, personnel security, physical security, and information assurance into a unified program.