Director of Security / Facility Security Officer (FSO)

The Role

• Develop and implement security requirements for secure payload processing and operations facilities, teams, and program infrastructure.
• Create and execute a comprehensive security education program to ensure personnel are well-trained on all required security topics.
• Establish and implement Standard Practice Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, Program Protection plans, and Security Processes, including guidance for classified efforts, Controlled Unclassified Information, and Proprietary materials.
• Track classified contracts and sub-contract activities to ensure compliance with DD-254’s.
• Manage a self-inspection program to meet DCSA requirements and oversee facility badging system, security controls, and access procedures.
• Collaborate with the Program Execution and Business Development teams as needed.
• Fulfill COMSEC Custodian duties, responsible for the protection and accountability of Collateral COMSEC material.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for working in the Space Community and engaging with government customers across various security classification levels.
• Efficiently manage Security budgets, including indirect budget and capital expense requirements.

Must Haves

• Required: US Citizenship and a current active DoD Top Secret Clearance with an investigation in the last 6 years.
• Bachelor's Degree or 12-15 years of direct experience supporting DoD and IC programs.
• Extensive knowledge of government security regulations, manuals, and processes, such as NISPOM, ISLs, ICD’s, OPSEC Principles, FOCI-Mitigation, and COMSEC requirements. Familiarity with DISS, NISS, STEPP, SWFT, Central Office of Record, Classification Management, and Insider Threat program requirements.
• Experience working with Collateral, SCI, and Special Access Programs.
• Facility Security Officer certification.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Thorough understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) Collateral, DoD Special Access Program (SAP), and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements.
• Working knowledge of all industrial security program functions, including PHYSEC, PERSEC, COMSEC, OPSEC, Counterintelligence, Insider Threat, systems security, and program protection.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with ISSO duties and requirements.
• COMSEC custodian certification.
• Experience and direct participation with government/industry security organizations (ISWG, NDIA, AIA, NCMS, etc.).

Our Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 100% company-paid option for employees and their dependents; Tax Deferred Programs, such as Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts, with an employer contribution to the HSA; 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Fertility Planning and Care Assistance through Carrot Fertility, which provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Financial Benefits: 401(k); Equity; Employee Referral Program; Relocation assistance, if applicable
• Paid Leave: Flexible Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement); 12 Paid Holidays; Fully-paid Parental Leave (14 weeks for birthing parents; 10 weeks for non-birthing parents); Working Parents Support
• Other Perks: Daily catered lunches and snacks; International exposure to our team in France; Company off-sites, and many social events and celebrations