Mid-Level Security Manager and Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Decision Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid certifications

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Mid-Level Security Manager and Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support a US Navy weapons engineering program. This is an on‑site, 100% in‑office role requiring an active DoD SECRET clearance.

The role combines program security management and DC‑area FSO duties, including maintaining NISPOM compliance, processing clearances via DISS/NBIS, delivering security training, and liaising with the DCSA.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' experience in security for national defense programs.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance required.
• FSO certification and Navy program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review security documentation (DD254s, PPPs, SCGs, RALs, EAPs).
• Review OEM security procedures for compliance with security checklists.
• Manage program security for US baseline and cooperative programs including foreign partners.
• Collaborate with Security IPT to investigate incidents and implement corrective measures.
• Deliver targeted security briefings and process visit requests.
• Maintain facility clearances per NISPOM and manage security for DC area facilities.
• Process initial and periodic security clearances via DISS/NBIS.
• Conduct security awareness training and manage safeguarding of classified materials.
• Liaise with DCSA for reviews, incident reporting and insider threat oversight.

Skills

Security Management

National defense programs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DISS

NBIS

Job description

About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

We are seeking a qualified Mid-Level Security Manager and Facility Security Officer (FSO) in Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position.

Position Description:

The selectee will perform multiple security management roles as the Decision Technologies Security Manager and DC Area FSO for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Responsibilities and Duties:

In the accomplishment of this task, the selectee will be directly responsible for the following 2 major sets of responsibilities:

Program Security Support:

As a direct labor contractor supporting the government weapons systems program office, you will help the government run its security program for all OEM developers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and reviewing key security documentation, including DD254s, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Risk Acceptance Letters, and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Reviewing OEM security procedures, evaluating the security aspects of program office contracts, and verifying compliance with security checklists.
• Managing program security for U.S. baseline requirements as well as cooperative programs, including German partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
• Collaborating with the government Security Integrated Product Team (IPT) to investigate and document security incidents, analyze root causes, and implement corrective measures.
• Developing and delivering targeted security briefings to relevant personnel and processing visit requests to ensure adherence to protocols.

DC Area Facility Security Officer (FSO):

As the FSO for our D.C. area operations, you will lead our security posture for several DC area facilities, reporting directly to our overarching corporate FSO. Your standard duties will include:

• Maintaining the facility's clearance and ensuring strict adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Processing initial personnel security clearance submissions and periodic reinvestigations using systems such as DISS and NBIS.
• Conducting comprehensive security awareness training, including initial briefings, annual refreshers, and debriefings for all cleared staff.
• Managing the physical safeguarding, accountability, transmission, and authorized destruction of classified and sensitive materials.
• Acting as the primary liaison to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) for security reviews, incident reporting, and suspicious contact reports.
• Administering the corporate Insider Threat Program to proactively identify, report, and mitigate potential personnel risks.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 7 years' experience in security for national defense programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of DCSA CDSE FSO certification (ISO30.CU)
• At least 2 years' experience in security for Navy programs
• Bachelor's degree

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel requirements (<10%)

Compensation:

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. 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.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.