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Senior Special Programs Security Manager (CSSO/CPSO)

About the TeamThe Industrial Security team enables OpenAI’s classified and national security work by building secure, compliant programs that support government customers and protect sensitive information. We partner across Security, Legal,

Company

OpenAI

Location

Washington, DC; San Francisco

Status

Open

Posted

2026-09-04T23:10:39.416+00:00

OpenAI seeks a Senior Special Programs Security Manager for its Industrial Security team. The role leads security for SCI and SAP programs, serving as CSSO or CPSO for government customers. Work includes access administration, security plans, incident reporting, inspections, SCIF and SAPF accreditation, and program closeout. It requires active Top Secret eligibility, current SCI access, and a current CI polygraph. The role is hybrid, based in San Francisco or Washington, DC, with relocation assistance. Distinctive: helping build the classified security function and using approved AI tools for administrative work.