Manager, Industrial Security

AeroVironment, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Security Manager/Facility Security Officer to lead a medium-sized security team across two local sites.

You will administer NISP and DCSA compliance, manage security programs for unclassified, CUI, Collateral, SCI and SAP programs, and coordinate with government partners to protect people, facilities, and operations. The role requires a Top Secret clearance, experience with SCIFs/SAPF, and strong leadership to drive program integrity and training initiatives in a

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years hands-on Industrial Security across DOD/IC/NISPOM.
• 3+ years in management of small security teams and budgets.
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance and FSO/Insider Threat training.
• Experience with secure spaces (SCIFs) and classified programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and professional development for security staff.
• Manage integration of industrial security initiatives enterprise-wide.
• Maintain DD-254s and related security documentation per DCSA.
• Lead security briefings, investigations, and incidents reporting.
• Maintain Facility Security Clearance and NISPOM compliance.
• Oversee annual security trainings and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Industrial Security

Security Management

Top Secret clearance

DCSA compliance

OPSEC & Insider Threat

SCIFs/SAPF knowledge

Budget & team leadership

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary AV is seeking a Security Manager/Facility Security Officer to work in a dynamic high tempo environment while managing a medium sized security team delivering a Mission First approach while implementing the National Industrial Security Programs (NISP). This position will manage, administer, and coordinate industrial security programs and other security activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. Manage a small team of Facility Security Officers across the enterprise, assuring the security of people, facilities, programs, and operations in a highly dynamic, diverse, and geographically dispersed set of National Security efforts. The successful candidate will provide support at two (2) local sites; leadership to Program and Industrial Security Operations; work along side the Sr Manager and Director on the development and execution of security for programs, contracts and operations ranging from unclassified, CUI, Collateral programs.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, and professional development for security professionals.
• Ensure that the team fosters a cohesive and collaborative environment where diversity and innovation is encouraged
• Manage the integration of related industrial security initiatives across the enterprise and ensure employee engagement and facilities change as necessary to meet contract compliance while meeting operational and business goals
• Participate in the investigation of Security incidents and assist with disciplinary and legal matters as necessary
• Maintain all security documentation and files in accordance with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements.
• Maintain Facility Security Clearance (FCL) documentation and submission in accordance with DCSA requirements.
• Maintain DD-254s including compiling and disseminating sub-DD254s.
• Provide and document new employee security briefings, exit interviews and debriefing, investigate and report security violations and incidents.
• Maintain classified holdings and prepare classified transmittals in accordance with NISPOM guidelines and requirements.
• Participate and oversee annual refresher training to include preparing necessary documentation in support of the DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments.
• Experience with the classification management process and classification guides associated with DoD and IC information.
• Ability to create and use Security Classification Guides
• Maintain a working relationship with DCSA or other Federal Agencies and each contract's security office.
• Perform daily security activities and enforce government and company security policies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Candidates must have at least 7+ years of hands‑on experience in Industrial Security across the entire security spectrum (DOD, IC and NISPOM - Collateral, SCI and SAP), Physical Security, Cyber Information Assurance, COMSEC and Emergency/Crisis Management planning and execution
• Must have at least 3+ years of demonstrated management and/or leadership experience in National Security classified programs and managing resources and budgets for small security teams
• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance in order to be considered Completion of FSO Possessing Certification and Insider Threat Program Senior Official Training Experience with the development and implementation of security related training to include Initial Security Briefings, Insider Threat, CI awareness and OPSEC, just to name a few
• Demonstrated experience in the construction of secure spaces such as Closed Areas, SCIFs and/or SAPF

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Proven ability and experience working with US Government security leadership in DOD and IC security programs
• Experience and direct participation with Government/Industry Security Organizations (NCMS ISWG, NDIA, AIA, etc.)
• Possess a breadth of demonstrated business and management skills, knowledge and abilities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

Top Secret

Salary

The salary range for this role is: $122,500 - $187,000

ITAR Requirement

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

EEO Statements

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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