The Facility Security Officer / Personnel Security Officer (FSO/PSO) is responsible for the day-to-day administration of FTSG's Industrial Security Program supporting multiple classified contracts across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

The successful candidate will serve as the company's primary security representative and will ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community security requirements, customer-specific security directives, and applicable federal regulations.

This position will partner closely with executive leadership, program managers, human resources, recruiting, contracts, and government security representatives to support classified operations across multiple customer locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Industrial Security

• Serve as the company's appointed Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Administer the company's facility clearance (FCL).
• Maintain compliance with applicable security regulations and customer requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update company security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and support government security inspections and assessments.
• Prepare for and successfully complete DCSA and customer security reviews.
• Manage classified visits and visit authorizations.
• Oversee secure handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information.
• Manage classified meetings and security briefings.
• Maintain facility accreditation documentation.

Personnel Security

• Manage the complete personnel security lifecycle.
• Process initial security clearances.
• Process SCI nominations.
• Manage polygraph requests and scheduling.
• Submit security clearance actions.
• Maintain personnel security records.
• Coordinate indoctrinations and debriefings.
• Conduct annual security refresher training.
• Manage foreign travel reporting.
• Manage foreign contact reporting.
• Coordinate security incident reporting.

Program Security Support

Partner with Program Managers to:

• Ensure contract security compliance.
• Prepare DD254 implementation plans.
• Review security requirements during proposal development.
• Support transition planning.
• Coordinate classified onboarding activities.
• Manage subcontractor security coordination.
• Support customer security meetings.

Security Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
• DCSA guidance
• Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs)
• Customer-specific security requirements
• Insider Threat Program requirements
• Classified contract security requirements

Security Systems Administration

Maintain security information within government systems including:

• DISS
• NBIS (as implemented)
• NISS
• Customer-specific security systems
• Visit request systems

Leadership

• Advise executive leadership regarding security risks.
• Develop security metrics and dashboards.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Lead security awareness initiatives.
• Support company growth into new classified customers.
• Assist with acquisition due diligence related to security matters.
• Coordinate with IT regarding cybersecurity and physical security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years supporting Industrial Security programs.
• Minimum of 5 years serving as an FSO or Assistant FSO.
• Thorough knowledge of NISPOM requirements.
• Experience supporting classified contracts within the Intelligence Community.
• Experience utilizing DISS, NISS, and other government security systems.
• Experience processing personnel security actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of DCSA FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum.
• Experience supporting NSA, NGA, CIA, or other Intelligence Community customers.
• Experience with SCI facilities and SAP security requirements.
• Experience supporting CMMC compliance initiatives.
• Experience supporting Insider Threat programs.
• Experience with classified proposal development.
• Experience supporting multiple cleared facilities.
• Professional security certifications (ISP®, CPP®, PSP®, SFPC, or similar).

Desired Knowledge

• NISPOM
• SEADs
• ICDs
• DD254 administration
• Personnel Security
• Industrial Security
• Classified contract administration
• Facility Clearances
• Personnel Clearances
• SCI eligibility
• Insider Threat Programs
• OPSEC
• COMSEC (working knowledge)
• Physical Security
• Government security inspections

Success in This Role

Within the first year, the successful candidate will:

• Maintain a highly effective and compliant Industrial Security Program.
• Successfully support all government security inspections.
• Improve security processes and documentation.
• Enhance onboarding efficiency for cleared personnel.
• Partner with executive leadership to strengthen FTSG's security posture.
• Develop security metrics that provide visibility into clearance processing, visit requests, training completion, compliance activities, and overall program health.

The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000.00 and $180,000.00 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual's education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.

What's in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We're constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.