Facility Security Manager Wilmington, NC Full-Time | On-Site The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for the daily administration, management, and continuous improvement of the facility's security programs. This role ensures strict compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) regulations. The FSO will lead maturing of physical security, OPSEC, the Insider Threat Program (ITP), and Counterintelligence (CI) initiatives, while collaborating closely with the ISPM on high-level corporate governance and FOCI (Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence) matters. What You'll Do Regulatory Compliance & Oversight - Regulatory Mastery: Maintain strict adherence to 10 CFR Part 95 (Facility Security Clearance and Safeguarding), 10 CFR Part 73 (Physical Protection of Plants and Materials), 10 CFR Part 25 (Access Authorization), and 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM). - Inspections: Lead the preparation for and management of NRC security inspections; perform self-inspections and implement corrective actions. - Documentation: Maintain all facility security records, including the Standard Practice Procedures Plan (SPPP) and associated implementation procedures, and Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs. Program Management & Continuous Improvement - Physical Protection: Oversight of security hardware, including Alarms, GSA-approved containers, and access control systems, ensuring compliance with physical security requirements for classified storage. - OPSEC: Maintain and improve the Operations Security program to identify and protect critical information and indicators. - Insider Threat Program (ITP): Oversee the ITP to detect, deter, and mitigate risks posed by cleared personnel. - Counterintelligence (CI): Mature a robust CI awareness program to educate staff on foreign intelligence entity (FIE) threats and reporting requirements. - Conduct regular self-inspections and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions. - Collaborate with the ISPM to integrate physical and information security silos into a unified risk management framework. Collaboration & Reporting - Maintain compliance and continuous engagement with Classification, PerSec and Protective Force programs. - Provide regular operational status updates to the Information Security Programs Manager (ISPM). - Support the ISPM in preparing data for Board engagements. What You'll Bring - Security Acumen: Must demonstrate a proactive "questioning attitude." Ability to identify and tactfully challenge unauthorized individuals or non-compliant behavior. - Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with 10 CFR 73 (Physical Protection) and the NISPOM (32 CFR 117). - Analytical Thinking: Ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments regarding CI and Insider Threat activities. - Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to interface with federal regulators, senior leadership, and law enforcement. Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to remain calm and authoritative during high-stress periods or security incidents. - Integrity: Exhibits uncompromising integrity and ethical leadership, ensuring the steadfast protection of national security interests across all professional and personal endeavors Qualifications - Must be a US citizen. - Must possess a US NRC/DOE Q-clearance or equivalent (DOD Top Secret). - Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an FSO or Senior Security Specialist, specifically within an NRC or DOE-regulated environment, or heavy industrial defense sector. - Proficient in Visitor systems and vetting, Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word Important Note Due to the sensitive nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE/NRC Q-Clearance are required.