Industrial Security Manager & FSO: Lead Programs

AeroVironment, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Security Manager/Facility Security Officer to lead a medium security team and ensure compliance with national industrial security requirements.

The role emphasizes a Mission First approach and coordination across sites to secure personnel, facilities, programs, and operations. The successful candidate will manage security for programs and contracts ranging from unclassified to Collateral, and will partner with senior leadership on security strategy and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Industrial Security across the entire security spectrum (DOD, IC and NISPOM - Collateral, SCI and SAP)
• 3+ years of demonstrated management and/or leadership experience in National Security classified programs
• Current DOD Top Secret level security clearance
• Completion of FSO Possessing Certification and Insider Threat Program

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and professional development for security professionals and foster a cohesive, collaborative team
• Manage integration of industrial security initiatives across the enterprise to meet contract compliance
• Investigate security incidents and assist with disciplinary and legal matters as necessary
• Maintain security documentation and files per DCSA requirements
• Maintain Facility Security Clearance (FCL) documentation and submissions per DCSA requirements
• Maintain DD-254s including compiling and disseminating sub-DD254s
• Provide and document new employee security briefings and debriefings
• Maintain classified holdings and prepare classified transmittals per NISPOM guidelines
• Oversee annual refresher training and DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments
• Experience with classification management processes and guides for DoD/IC information
• Create and use Security Classification Guides
• Maintain relationships with DCSA or other Federal Agencies and contract security offices
• Perform daily security activities and enforce policies

Skills

Industrial Security experience

Security management

DOD Top Secret clearance

FSO Certification & Insider Threat

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Security Manager/Facility Security Officer to lead a medium security team and ensure compliance with national industrial security requirements.

The role emphasizes a Mission First approach and coordination across sites to secure personnel, facilities, programs, and operations. The successful candidate will manage security for programs and contracts ranging from unclassified to Collateral, and will partner with senior leadership on security strategy and