Manager II Facility Security Officer (FSO) - Broomfield CO

VetJobs; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Colorado seeks an experienced Facility Security Officer to lead the security program for a Top Secret facility. You will manage PERSEC, SAP/SCI safeguarding, DCSA inspections, and physical/industrial security while coordinating with government agencies and internal teams.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 10+ years as FSO/ASFO, and deep knowledge of NISPOM, NBIS, NISS, and DISS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years related experience.
• Higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI Polygraph.
• 10+ years as an FSO or Assistant FSO with DCSA inspections.
• Mastery of NISS, DISS, NBIS; knowledge of NISPOM, SAP, SCI safeguarding protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• PERSEC Oversight: site-level authority ensuring compliance with NISPOM standards.
• Database Governance: expert for government security systems and reporting databases.
• Special Access Oversight: manage SAPs and SCI safeguarding protocols.
• DCSA Liaison: lead inspections with zero critical findings.
• Physical & Industrial Security: secure manufacturing floor and restricted areas.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain relationships across departments and units.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

NISS

DISS

NBIS

NISPOM

SAP

SCI safeguarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s/PhD substitute 2 years

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is \"On-Site\" at the location detailed in the job post.

• Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
• U.S. Person Required: Yes
• Travel Percentage: 10%
• Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
• Is Relocation Available: Yes

What’s it like to protect the secrets that keep our nation safe? At BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS), it means being the critical line of defense where your vigilance ensures that the world’s most advanced defense technologies remain secure, allowing our engineers and innovators to push boundaries without compromise.

Security and Compliance is the backbone of our operational integrity, ensuring we meet rigorous government standards while supporting mission-critical projects. As a Facility Security Officer, you will lead the security program for our manufacturing facility, managing the intersection of personnel, physical, and information security to maintain our standing as a trusted defense partner. This career opportunity is ideal for a seasoned security professional who thrives on precision and regulatory excellence. In this job, you will serve as the primary point of contact for government security agencies and lead the safeguarding of classified materials up to the Top Secret level.

As the Facility Security Officer, your primary goal is to ensure 100% compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and maintain the facility's Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL). You will be the strategic lead for site security, ensuring that all manufacturing operations align with federal mandates and that the facility remains \"inspection-ready\" at all times.

What You’ll Do:

• PERSEC Oversight: Acting as the site-level authority to ensure that the centralized Personnel Security (PERSEC) team is operating in full compliance with NISPOM standards; auditing its processes to ensure the site remains compliant.
• Database Governance: Serving as the subject matter expert for government security systems, verifying that NISS, DISS, and NBIS are accurately updated and utilizing internal SIMs databases for corporate reporting.
• Special Access Oversight: Managing the rigorous requirements associated with Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), ensuring strict adherence to access protocols and safeguarding measures.
• DCSA Liaison: Leading the facility through DCSA compliance inspections, leveraging a proven track record of success to ensure zero critical findings and maintain the facility's standing.
• Physical & Industrial Security: Governing the security of the manufacturing floor and secure areas, ensuring that physical barriers, alarms, and access controls meet the stringent requirements for a Top Secret facility.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment:

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Auto req ID

486970BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience as an FSO or Assistant FSO, with a proven track record of successfully managing DCSA compliance inspections for a Top Secret facility.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of NISS, DISS, and NBIS; expert knowledge of NISPOM, SAP, and SCI safeguarding protocols.
• Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to provide firm but professional oversight of centralized teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Certifications: Completion of the CDSE (Center for Development of Security Excellence) FSO course, NCMS ISP Certification.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

City

Broomfield

State

Colorado

Job_Category

Contracts

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems