Facility Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Facility Security Officer in Washington, DC to protect government and company information. You will apply extensive security expertise, manage sensitive operations, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires Top Secret clearance, up to 25% travel, and strong knowledge of industrial security programs. Booz Allen offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Facility Security Officer in a possessing facility.
• Experience with government systems such as NISS, DISS, and CDSE.
• Knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.
• Ability to operate independently, communicate clearly, and prioritize tasking in a changing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with collateral industrial security.
• Completion of CDSE's FSO Program Management For Possessing Facilities and Insider Threat Program for Industry Courses.
• Experience with COMSEC, SCIFs, and SAPFs (Nice to have).
• Knowledge of ICD 705 (Nice to have).
• Ability to multitask (Nice to have).
• Top Secret clearance (Must).

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of functions to ensure the protection of company and government sensitive and classified information.
• Apply advanced consult ing skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

Skills

FSO experience

NISS/DISS/CDSE knowledge

32 CFR Part 117 knowledge

Travel up to 25%

CDSE FSO Program completion

Top Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED + 5+ years security experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years security experience

Job description

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Perform a wide range of functions to ensure the protection of company and government sensitive and classified information. Apply advanced consult ing skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) in a possessing facility
• Experience with government systems such as NISS, DISS, and CDSE
• Knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
• Ability to operate independently, communicate clearly, and prioritize tasking in a changing environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO
• Completion of CDSE's FSO Program Management For Possessing Facilities and Insider Threat Program for Industry Courses

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with COMSEC, SCIFs, and SAPFs
• Knowledge of ICD 705
• Ability to multitask

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top 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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.

Facility Security Officer

The Opportunity:

Perform a wide range of functions to ensure the protection of company and government sensitive and classified information. Apply advanced consult ing skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) in a possessing facility
• Experience with government systems such as NISS, DISS, and CDSE
• Knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
• Ability to operate independently, communicate clearly, and prioritize tasking in a changing environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO
• Completion of CDSE's FSO Program Management For Possessing Facilities and Insider Threat Program for Industry Courses

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with COMSEC, SCIFs, and SAPFs
• Knowledge of ICD 705
• Ability to multitask

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top 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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.