Facility Security Officer 1

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for the day-to-day administration, implementation, and oversight of the company's industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable Department of War (DoW) security requirements, and other applicable U.S. Government security regulations and contractual requirements. The FSO serves as a point of contact for industrial security matters and advises management and employees on requirements for safeguarding classified information. The FSO establishes and maintains security processes, provides security training, manages personnel security requirements, coordinates security reporting, conducts self-inspections, and supports DCSA assessments and reviews. The position requires sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply NISPOM requirements to the company's specific operations. The FSO 1 works under established procedures and supervision while developing practical knowledge of NISPOM Requirements. This is an onsite position that may require working irregular hours when applicable.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the company's facility security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and applicable government security requirements; Serve as the primary advisor to company management regarding industrial security requirements, risks, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions; Maintain and implement security policies, procedures, and Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) applicable to the facility's classified operations; Maintain appropriate controls to protect classified information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, theft, or compromise; Manage personnel security requirements, including security clearance eligibility, access authorization, nondisclosure agreements, security briefings, debriefings, and personnel reporting requirements; Conduct required initial, refresher, special, and termination/debriefing security briefings; Manage, track, and maintain industrial security records, personnel security actions, training, visit requests, classified information accountability, and other security program requirements; Identify, document, and report security incidents, adverse information, suspicious contacts, and other reportable matters; Coordinate classified visits, meetings, information transfers, and other security-related activities; Maintain procedures for handling, safeguarding, transmission, storage, reproduction, destruction, and accountability of classified information; Conduct and document the required annual self-inspection and track corrective actions to closure; Prepare the organization for DCSA security reviews, assessments, inspections, and other government engagements; Monitor changes to NISPOM requirements and assess their impact on the company's security program; Coordinate with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives and other government security officials; Work closely with Insider Threat, Information System Security, export control, physical security, human resources, contracts, legal, and program personnel when security requirements overlap; Recognize potential security issues and escalate them appropriately; Support COMSEC activities, including accountability, safeguarding, training, and documentation; Support OPSEC activities, training, and implementation of established protective measures; Work with team when interpreting unusual or complex NISPOM requirements; Maintain required FSO training and professional knowledge of NISPOM requirements and related security policies; Promote a strong security culture and ensure employees understand their individual responsibilities for protecting classified information; Perform other industrial security duties necessary to maintain the facility's Facility Clearance (FCL) and classified operations; Perform other duties as required; Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis; Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates; Embody AEVEX's cultural values and align daily actions with department goals and company culture

Requirements

Basic understanding of 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); Basic understanding of National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements; Basic understanding of DCSA industrial security processes and expectations; Basic understanding of personnel security and classified access requirements; Basic understanding of classified information safeguarding requirements; Basic understanding of security incident and adverse information reporting; Basic understanding of security education and training requirements; Basic understanding of facility security procedures and security-in-depth concepts; Basic understanding of classified visits, information transmission, and handling requirements; Basic understanding of security self-inspection and corrective-action processes; Familiarity with applicable DoD security policies, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), and other government security requirements; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Familiar with Microsoft Products, including Word, Excel, and Access; Proficient procedural documentation skills; High school diploma or equivalent; 0-2+ years of relevant industrial security experience with progressively increasing responsibility; Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Nice to have

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business, or a related field; Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Certificate; Experience supporting a cleared contractor, government security program, military security program, or comparable regulated security environment

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan; Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of premiums paid by the company; Professional development funds; Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, and child and elder care support