Facility Security Officer

We are pipelining candidates for a future role. Contingent upon Contract Award in 2025

Amentum is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO). The selected candidate will work in sync with Security Managers, as an active member of the wider Corporate Security team on areas of required integration, business development and support to programs / facilities.

You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and other related security activities across Amentum’s portfolio.

You possess an exceptional work ethic, ability to work independently with little to no instruction, demonstrated record of strong initiative, accomplished verbal / written communication skills, as well as demonstrated successful engagement and collaboration with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and other DoD and / or Intelligence Community Customers.

You will be responsible for interpreting and applying policies, developing and implementing security programs, drafting plans and procedures to ensure mission success and accurate, up to date compliance records with corporate policies and national security regulations.

Specific duties will include :

• Management of aspects under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and other security aspects as it pertains to classified contracting
• Act as a Liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) agencies as required
• Provide Security guidance to Program area managers, Human Resources, Recruiting, Contracts and Senior Management
• Familiar with DOD clearance processing requirements, SEAD4 and the 13 adjudicative standards, and tracking of personnel security clearances and associated investigation requirements
• Process classified visit requests and certifications
• Responsible for all Facility Clearance Level (FCL) documentation and approvals in support of their program area / s
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining all facilities (and personnel) for favorable USG audits and inspections
• Responsible for providing, conducting, and tracking all personnel for required company and USG compliance training
• Responsible for preparation of subcontract DD Form 254’s for assigned classified contracts
• Responsible for preparation of all SCI related documentation for submission to the Customer
• Responsible for management, audit, and inventory of any new COMSEC material
• Responsible for inventory and proper control of any current or new classified materials on site
• Responsible for ensuring security compliance of programs supporting DoD Customers
• Responsible for handling administrative inquiries and conducting investigations of non-compliance
• Ensure all applicable entity information is updated in the National Industrial Security System (NISS) database
• Oversight of all security related facilities actions for locations within their purview
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Active US Government Top Secret security clearance. Note : citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree, with 10+ years related Industrial Security experience
• Experience as a DCSA certified FSO
• Possess a wide range of experience solving complex issues with ability to multi-task
• Must be experienced with USG Information Systems (NISS / DISS / eQIP / eAPP)
• Must be knowledgeable of the NISPOM and associated controls / obligations
• Must possess the Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum Certificate
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of security compliance tracking database applications
• Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Must be organized, efficient and able to work with without direct supervision and lead others accordingly
• Demonstrated strong judgement, discretion, accountability, and initiative

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.