Facility Security Officer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Facility Security Officer for our Bremerton, WA facility to administer the NISP security program and oversee DoD security requirements. You will act as the FSO, coordinate with DCSA and government customers, and manage personnel security clearances and adversaries.

You will develop and enforce security policies, train employees, and support reviews and audits while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience administering security programs under NISP
• Experience with government security reps and external agencies
• Experience managing classified information and personnel security clearances
• Knowledge of NISPOM and government security directives/regulations
• Knowledge of physical, personnel, information, and industrial security principles
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of industrial security (or Master's +1 year)

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the facility's security program in compliance with NISPOM and DoD requirements
• Coordinate and oversee sensitive industrial security programs involving classified contracts and information
• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer for the Bremerton facility
• Liaise with DCSA, government customers, and external agencies
• Prepare for and support security reviews, inspections, and audits
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures
• Conduct employee security briefings, indoctrinations, and annual refresher training
• Coordinate and manage the facility's security education and awareness program
• Process and maintain personnel security clearances and VARs
• Maintain security records and documentation in government and company systems
• Oversee classified material handling, safeguarding, storage, and destruction
• Investigate and report security incidents and suspicious activities
• Provide security guidance to program managers and leadership
• Partner with Information, Physical, HR and program teams for compliance
• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions for security posture

Skills

NISP experience

Liaison with DCSA

Independent workload

Security policy knowledge

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years in industrial security

Master's degree + 1+ years in industrial security

Tools

DISS

NISS

NBIS

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

Job Number: R0253163

Facility Security Officer

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.

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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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.