Facility Security Officer

MANTECH; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech is seeking a driven Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join our team at Eglin AFB, FL. This onsite role involves leading physical and personnel security programs, managing classifications, and ensuring compliance with NISP/NISPOM and government regulations to safeguard national security assets.

You will administer security records, develop SOPs/PPP guidance, and coordinate with government agencies. A TS clearance and DoD/SAP experience are required, with travel 15–20% for program support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of direct experience performing FSO/CPSO duties within a DoD/SAP environment.
• Proven experience with DISS, Scattered Castles, and other government security clearance tracking systems.
• Completion of DCSA courses including Essentials of Industrial Security Management and FSO Program Management.
• Experience reviewing and managing DD254s from proposal through contract closeout.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15–20%.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily physical security operations and ensure program integrity.
• Administer local personnel security records and eligibility determinations.
• Develop and implement SOPs, PPPs, and security classification guidance.
• Lead DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments and internal self-inspections.
• Support security investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee COMSEC/IT security activities and KS tracking per JSIG standards.
• Review and maintain prime and subcontract DD254s across all program phases.

Skills

Security management

DoD regulations knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DISS

Scattered Castles

DCSA courses

Job description

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join our team in Eglin AFB, FL . This is an onsite position.

As a critical leader in our security infrastructure, the FSO/CPSO plays a vital role in safeguarding national security assets by managing multidisciplinary security operations across Collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison with government oversight agencies, directly impacting the compliance, defense, and operational resilience of our federal programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Physical & Operational Security Management: Direct daily physical security operations, maintain facility accreditations, and enforce strict compliance with NISP/NISPOM and government regulations to ensure program integrity.
• Personnel Security & Clearances: Administer local personnel security records using DISS and Scattered Castles, make initial eligibility determinations, and process PARs and SCI nominations.
• Program Protection & Guidance: Develop, maintain, and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Program Protection Plans (PPPs), and security classification guidance to drive organizational compliance.
• Assessments & Compliance Training: Prepare for and lead annual DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments, conduct internal self-inspections, and deliver comprehensive security briefings and training to staff.
• Incident Management & Investigations: Support internal security investigations, document incidents or violations, and establish corrective actions to maintain a proactive security posture aligned with ManTech values.
• COMSEC & IT Support: Oversight of hardware/software tracking under JSIG standard requirements, managing secure equipment, classified keying material, and classified material accountability.
• Contract Security Administration: Review, interpret, maintain prime and subcontract DD254s across all program phases to ensure end-to-end security compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 4+ years of direct experience performing FSO/CPSO duties within a DoD/SAP environment.
• Database Proficiency: Proven experience and ability to effectively navigate and utilize DISS, Scattered Castles, and other government security clearance tracking systems.
• Certifications: Completion of required DCSA courses, including Essentials of Industrial Security Management and FSO Program Management .
• Contract Administration: Demonstrated experience reviewing and managing DD254s from proposal through contract closeout.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel on company business (approximately 15–20%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized Knowledge: Working knowledge of DoD SAP Manuals (Volumes 1–4) and ICD 705-1 Physical/Technical Security Standards for SCIFs.
• Cyber & COMSEC Exposure: Basic understanding of Cybersecurity principles, specifically the Risk Management Framework (RMF), as well as standard COMSEC duties (inventory and disposition).
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word and PowerPoint) with strong multi-tasking and organizational abilities.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current/active Top Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Environment includes occasional movement about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co‑workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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