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Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.
The Director of Security & Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the company's security program, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government security requirements while protecting company personnel, facilities, information, systems, and assets. This role serves as the designated Facility Security Officer and primary liaison with government security agencies, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), customer security offices, and other contractors.
The Director of Security provides strategic leadership for industrial security, personnel security, physical security, classified program security, insider threat compliance, and facility security operations. This position partners closely with executive leadership, Human Resources, Information Technology, Program Management, Contracts, and Operations to ensure security requirements are effectively integrated into business operations while supporting company growth and customer mission success.
The ideal candidate is a proactive security leader with extensive experience managing security programs in a cleared defense contractor environment and a strong understanding of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security regulations.
Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and oversee the company's enterprise security program across all locations and business units.
• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Advise executive leadership on security risks, compliance requirements, and emerging threats.
• Develop strategic security initiatives that support company growth, classified program expansion, and customer requirements.
• Establish and monitor security performance metrics and compliance objectives.
• Administer and maintain the company's facility clearance (FCL).
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, Executive Orders, and applicable government security regulations.
• Have a working knowledge of Sensitive Compartmental Information Facility and Special Access Program Facility establishment, management, and audit requirements.
• Have a working knowledge of working with Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) in managing and storing USG secure systems.
• Manage classified contracts and programs throughout the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate classified program start-up activities, DD254 reviews, and security requirements implementation.
• Develop and maintain Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs), security plans, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct self-inspections, vulnerability assessments, and corrective action planning.
• Prepare for and support DCSA inspections, assessments, and audits.
• Manage all personnel security activities including security clearances, investigations, reinvestigations, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and foreign travel reporting.
• Maintain compliance with clearance eligibility and access requirements.
• Oversee security onboarding and offboarding processes for cleared personnel.
• Ensure timely submission and maintenance of personnel security records within DISS and related systems to include iC systems.
• Provide guidance to employees and leadership regarding security clearance requirements and responsibilities.
• Oversee physical security programs for all company facilities.
• Ensure proper protection of classified information, controlled areas, secure storage, and restricted access environments.
• Manage security systems including alarms, access control systems, surveillance systems, visitor controls, and facility safeguards.
• Conduct physical security assessments and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop emergency response and incident management procedures.
• Serve as Insider Threat Program Senior Official or oversee designated program personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Insider Threat Program requirements.
• Develop and deliver security education, training, and awareness programs.
• Promote a strong security culture throughout the organization.
• Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and suspicious activities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to company security programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain required security records, reports, and documentation.
• Support cybersecurity and information security teams in safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified information.
• Partner with Legal, Contracts, and HR to address security-related compliance matters.
• Serve as the primary security interface with DCSA, government customers, subcontractors, and prime contractors when Albers is a sub.
• Support proposal efforts by providing security guidance, DD254 reviews, facility clearance information, and classified program planning.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to ensure security requirements are incorporated into new opportunities and contracts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop security personnel and future security leaders.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, new facility stand-ups, and facility expansions from a security compliance perspective.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Government, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive security experience supporting cleared government contractors, aerospace, defense, or national security organizations.
• Minimum 5 years serving as an FSO or senior security leader.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• • National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
  • NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
  • DCSA requirements
  • Personnel security programs
  • Classified contract administration
  • DD254 requirements
  • DISS and related security systems to include iC systems
• Experience managing facility clearances and classified programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex government security requirements and implement practical solutions.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI access. Desired current SCI access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Facility Security Officer (FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification).
• Certified Industrial Security Professional (ISP®).
• Industrial Security Professional Oversight Certification (ISOC).
• CPP, PSP, or other ASIS security certifications.
• Experience supporting multiple cleared facilities and geographically dispersed operations.
• Experience supporting aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, and Department of Defense programs.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and facility clearance sponsorship activities.
• Master's degree in Security Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Reasonable Accommodations
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.