Facility Security Officer

Booz Allen; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Booz Allen in Bremerton, WA seeks a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to administer and oversee the NISP and DoD security requirements. You will ensure compliance, manage sensitive programs, and serve as the primary security contact for government agencies.

The role integrates with the Western SST, offering collaboration while maintaining local security ownership. Ideal candidates have NISP experience, ability to work independently, and a Secret clearance; higher clearances are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience administering security programs under the NISP.
• Experience working with government security representatives and external agencies.
• Experience managing classified information and personnel security clearance processes.
• Knowledge of the NISPOM and government security directives and regulations.
• Knowledge of physical, personnel, information, and industrial security principles.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the facility's security program in compliance with NISPOM, DoD requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate and oversee highly sensitive aspects of industrial security programs involving classified contracts, programs, and information.
• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Bremerton facility.
• Act as the primary liaison with DCSA, government customers, and other external agencies.
• Prepare for and support government security reviews, inspections, assessments, and audits.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and operating instructions.
• Conduct employee security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, and security awareness initiatives.

Skills

NISP experience

Liaison with government security

Classified information handling

Security program administration

Independent work with multiple Priorit

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Facility Security Officer

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for administering and overseeing the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and associated Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements at the Bremerton, Washington facility. This position performs a broad range of industrial security functions to ensure the protection of company and government-sensitive, proprietary, and classified information. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of industrial security principles, government regulations, and company policies to ensure compliance across all security disciplines. The FSO serves as the primary point of contact between Booz Allen and government security representatives and provides guidance to local leadership and employees on security-related matters. This position functions as the primary security representative for the Bremerton location and performs many responsibilities independently. However, the role is fully integrated with the Western Region of the Security Services Team (SST), providing ongoing collaboration, mentorship, and operational support from a network of security professionals across multiple facilities. This team-based environment ensures access to expertise, resources, and shared best practices while maintaining local ownership of security operations.

What You'll Work On:

• Administer and maintain the facility's security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate and oversee highly sensitive aspects of industrial security programs involving classified contracts, programs, and information.
• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Bremerton facility.
• Act as the primary liaison with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), government customers, and other external agencies.
• Prepare for and support government security reviews, inspections, assessments, and audits.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and operating instructions.
• Conduct employee security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, and security awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage the facility's security education, training, and awareness program.
• Process and maintain personnel security clearances and visit authorization requests (VARs).
• Maintain security records and documentation in applicable government and company systems.
• Oversee classified material accountability, safeguarding, transmission, storage, and destruction in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and suspicious activities.
• Provide security guidance and support to program managers, leadership, and employees regarding classified contracts and operational requirements.
• Partner with Information Security, Physical Security, Human Resources, and program teams to ensure integrated security compliance.
• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions to enhance security posture and ensure regulatory compliance.

You Have:

• Experience administering security programs under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
• Experience working with government security representatives and external agencies
• Experience managing classified information and personnel security clearance processes
• Knowledge of the NISPOM and government security directives and regulations
• Knowledge of physical, personnel, information, and industrial security principles
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with industrial security or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience with industrial security

Nice If You Have:

• Experience serving as an FSO or Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)
• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or defense contractor environments
• Experience managing classified closed areas, secure spaces, and classified holdings
• Knowledge of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and government security systems
• Possession of strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Professional security Certifications such as Industrial Security Professional (ISP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Completion of DCSA FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum or equivalent training
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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