Senior Facility Security Officer – Top Secret

AeroVironment, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage industrial security programs and ensure DoD and government compliance. The role involves processing personnel clearances and maintaining security documentation for DoD and federal agencies.

The FSO will oversee DD-254s, SOPs, and training, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and DCIDs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a high-tempo

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant DoD security experience.
• Experience implementing NISPOM, DCIDS, ICDs and EO requirements.
• Ability to provide personnel security guidance per adjudicative guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security documentation and files per DCSA requirements.
• Maintain FCL documentation and sub-DD254s.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, SPPs, and Emergency Action Plans.
• Provide employee security briefings, exit interviews and debriefings.
• Investigate security violations and incidents.
• Coordinate security support to HR, contracts, and proposals.
• Interpret government policies for security plans and procedures.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DCSA knowledge

NISPOM familiarity

ICD705 familiarity

Security classification guides

COMSEC management

Document control

Security training

Tools

DISS

NISS

NBIS

eAPP

SIMS

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage industrial security programs and ensure DoD and government compliance. The role involves processing personnel clearances and maintaining security documentation for DoD and federal agencies.

The FSO will oversee DD-254s, SOPs, and training, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain compliance with NISPOM, ICDs, and DCIDs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a high-tempo