Senior Manager Security Officer (Facility Security Officer)

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation/PTO

Employee referral program

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, VA seeks a Senior Security Manager to lead enterprise security programs aligned with the NISP and DoD regulations.

This role advises division leadership, manages classified contracts, facility clearance, insider-threat mitigation, and workforce security training. The candidate will drive process improvements, oversee SSA requirements, and coordinate with the Government Security Committee, DCSA, and HR to safeguard national security interests while building a

Qualifications

• Must obtain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.
• Bachelor's degree required; 4 years' experience may substitute
• CDSE security prerequisites and ongoing training preferred
• Insider threat training experience preferred
• Experience managing secured facilities and government-regulated programs

Responsibilities

• Lead NISP implementation and ensure DoD regulatory compliance.
• Manage DoD regulations alignment and security governance across divisions.
• Direct investigations involving fraud, theft, or insider threats with legal and HR coordination.
• Oversee access control, badge, visitor management, and credentialing processes.
• Maintain facility clearance records and coordination with DCSA.
• Manage classified material control and secure handling of information across programs.
• Ensure SSA and GSC requirements are met and coordinating reports.
• Lead security education and awareness programs for staff.
• Develop internal self-inspection programs and prepare for government audits.
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team and oversee personnel decisions.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

Strategic leadership

ITAR awareness

FOCI regulations

DCSA regulations

Security investigations

Access control systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CDSE certifications (ISP/ISOC/PSC)

Tools

SIMS Software

DISS/NISS/eApp tools

CCTV & access control systems

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Security Manager is a key leader within Corporate Security, accountable for the full scope of industrial security operations in alignment with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and all applicable U.S. government regulations. Serving as a strategic advisor to division leadership, this role ensures security practices effectively support broader business objectives across the enterprise.

The Senior Security Manager oversees personnel, physical, and information security programs—including classified contract compliance, facility clearance management, insider‑threat mitigation, and workforce security training—while directing self‑inspections, managing DCSA engagements, and ensuring consistent adherence to Special Security Agreement (SSA) requirements in coordination with the Government Security Committee (GSC).

Beyond operational execution, this leader builds and develops a high‑performing security team, drives process and program improvements, and advances enterprise‑level security initiatives. Success in the role requires strong leadership, sound risk‑management judgment, and the ability to navigate complex, high‑stakes environments tied to national security.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and oversight of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), ensuring full compliance with U.S. government regulations and company policies. Serve as the principal security advisor to division leadership and a strategic partner across business functions.
• Develop and manage strategic security initiatives to ensure alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and the 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), including timely distribution and application of security guidance division-wide.
• Direct and oversee complex security investigations involving fraud, theft, sabotage, espionage, insider threat indicators, or employee misconduct in coordination with Division Leadership, Legal, Human Resources, and government stakeholders.
• Manage access control systems, including badge identification, visitor management, and credentialing processes. Drive continuous improvement through policy updates and integration of new technologies.
• Provide oversight of facility security operations, including alarm response, access control, surveillance systems, key and lock control, emergency response planning, and physical security assessments.
• Serve as the senior security advisor for classified contract execution, ensuring security requirements are identified, interpreted, and implemented in alignment with program needs and regulatory standards.
• Support corporate-level security governance, including acting as a liaison to executive leadership and contributing to enterprise-wide strategic planning and security policy development.
• Ensure compliance with Special Security Agreement (SSA) requirements, including regular coordination with the Government Security Committee (GSC), administration of the Visitation Policy (VP), and submission of required reports and assessments.
• Oversee personnel security operations, ensuring all employees, contractors, and consultants who require access to classified information have active and in-scope security clearances in accordance with government and company standards.
• Maintain Facility Clearance (FCL) records and manage associated reporting requirements, inspections, and communications with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
• Lead classified material control processes, ensuring secure receipt, storage, handling, and transmission of classified information across all applicable programs and facilities.
• Coordinate and update Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs) and related documentation to reflect current requirements and practices under the NISPOM and company security policies.
• Design and oversee security education, training, and awareness programs, including initial and annual briefings, SSA and GSC responsibilities, and individual safeguarding requirements.
• Develop and manage internal self-inspection programs, ensuring proactive compliance and readiness for external audits and inspections by government agencies.
• Build and lead a high-performing security team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff. Guide performance, development, and personnel decisions.
• Manage the insider threat program at the facility level and support company-wide initiatives by collaborating with HR, Legal, and IT to detect, report, and respond to potential risks.
• Participate as a key stakeholder in enterprise-level initiatives, cross-functional projects, and strategic planning efforts related to security, risk management, and business continuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior security or company leadership, contributing to the advancement of company goals and the protection of national security interests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (4 years' experience may substitute)
• Training Prerequisites (Preferred):
  • CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (IS030.CU)
  • Insider Threat Awareness (INT101.16)
  • Establishing an Insider Threat Program (INT122.16)
• Certifications/Licenses:

Preferred:

• • NCMS, Inc.- Industrial Security Professional (ISP)
  • ASIS International - Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • CDSE - Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC)
  • CDSE - Physical Security Certification (PSC)

Experience Required:

• • Functional: (Using skill set): 10-15 years
  • MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL SECURITY MANAGING A CLEARED FACILITY
  • Management: 5-8 years

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert Knowledge of U.S. Industrial Security Regulations: the candidate should have a deep understanding of the NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), Special Security Agreements (SSA), and DCSA requirements.
• Strategic Leadership and Influence: the candidate should have a proven ability to lead cross-functional security programs, influence senior leadership, and align security initiatives with business goals.
• Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Foreign Ownership and Controlling Influence (FOCI) Regulations.
• National Industrial Security Operations Manual (NISPOM).
• Experience with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Regulations
• Ability to operate standard DoD databases and tools, including DISS, NISS, and eApp
• Knowledge of SIMS Software Tool
• Experience working with CCTV and access control systems
• Experience with force protection and emergency response

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty‑Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.