Facility Security Officer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Facility Security Officer based in United States.

This role is responsible for managing and coordinating industrial security programs supporting Department of Defense and other federal government contracts. The Facility Security Officer will oversee personnel clearance processes, security documentation, training, access controls, and compliance activities across multiple sites. The position serves as a key point of contact for employees, leadership, government security representatives, and cross-functional teams. You will help ensure adherence to NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and applicable federal security policies. The role also involves supporting inspections, incident investigations, Insider Threat activities, and security education programs. Success requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage security requirements for a large distributed workforce. This is a remote position with nationwide travel as needed and occasional support outside standard business hours.

Accountabilities: Administer personnel security clearance processes, including initial submissions, periodic reinvestigations, electronic fingerprinting, status tracking, and follow-up with employees and managers.

Maintain personnel security documentation, files, clearance records, suitability rosters, and Facility Clearance (FCL) documentation in accordance with DCSA and government requirements.

Provide personnel suitability processing support and coordinate requirements with applicable federal agencies or components.

Conduct and document new-hire security briefings, exit debriefings, high-side nominations, special briefings, and other contract-specific onboarding activities.

Monitor annual refresher training and required security documentation through the Learning Management System (LMS).

Investigate and report security incidents and Insider Threat matters in accordance with applicable procedures.

Advise employees on personnel, administrative, compliance, and incident-related reporting obligations.

Interpret government security policies and translate requirements into effective security plans, procedures, and instructions.

Maintain strong working relationships with DCSA and other federal security representatives to facilitate information sharing, incident resolution, and Insider Threat response.

Lead and support DCSA Annual Self-Inspections and prepare for formal DCSA Security Reviews, ensuring satisfactory or better inspection outcomes.

Develop, maintain, and update security plans, procedures, instructions, and security education materials.

Participate in the development and delivery of initial and annual security training programs.

Supervise day-to-day security activities and enforce applicable government and organizational security policies.

Manage collateral access control activities, including badges, access cards, visit requests, and related requirements.

Support Human Resources, Contracts, and Proposal teams on security-related matters.

Manage security programs and requirements across multiple sites throughout the United States.

Maintain security onboarding processes capable of supporting more than 300 employees and independent contractors across geographically dispersed locations.

Perform additional duties and security-related activities as assigned.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Facility Security Officer or 5+ years as an Assistant Facility Security Officer.

7+ years of experience supporting government contracting environments.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Completion of STEPP’s FSO Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities certification, or ability to complete it within 3 months of starting.

Strong understanding of the government contract lifecycle and federal security and information assurance processes.

Practical knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 / NISPOM and DoD and federal agency security requirements.

Demonstrated ability to provide personnel security guidance consistent with applicable adjudicative guidelines.

Experience protecting and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Experience using DISS, NISS, NBIS, eAPP, and ACCS .

Demonstrated ability to manage security onboarding and compliance requirements for a large, geographically distributed workforce.

Ability to communicate effectively with corporate executives, employees, government representatives, and other stakeholders regarding security requirements and compliance status.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to travel throughout the United States as required.

Ability to work independently from a dedicated home-office workspace during standard business hours, with occasional early morning or evening support when business needs require it.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, and perform occasional bending, reaching, or kneeling.

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds when necessary.

Benefits

Annual salary range of $65,000–$80,000 .

100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

Roth IRA option.

Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.

Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities.

Various employee perks and discounts.

Remote work-from-home arrangement.

Opportunity to support complex federal security programs across multiple locations.

Exposure to DCSA, NISPOM, personnel security, Insider Threat, and federal contract security operations.

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