Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)/Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO)

Job Description Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

Join a dynamic and well-versed security team at our Arlington, VA Campus. The opportunity to be part of the security team, in one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, offers a motivated professional a unique entry point to work across a broad range of activities supporting a diverse portfolio.

The Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)/Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO) position will work under the guidance and direction of the Security Manager. The assignments of the AFSO/ACPSO are focused on supporting the administration of a robust security program for several projects in a dynamic environment.

• Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), performing a wide variety of duties to assist in the implementation and maintenance of a complete industrial security program including alarm response, area control, container access, badge and lock control, incident investigation, classification management, classified hardware control, and plant protection as required by the Department of Defense under the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other government agencies.
• Support the implementation of all requisite national security directives with specific emphasis on DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual and exhibit the dedication and expectation of a skilled security professional while working under the direct supervision of the Security Manager.
• The AFSO/ACPSO works as a team player, exhibits flexibility, manages priorities, and meets customer expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Interact with internal and external customers and Government security officials in performance of security duties.
• Perform physical security, information security, security education and awareness, document & media control, personnel security, data transfers, visitor control; maintain security files, handle & processing classified documents, and other security support activities as assigned.
• Perform all duties in accordance with DoD, UL 2050 and NISPOM requirements.
• Responsible for checking emergency exits, patrolling the interior and exterior of the campus. In charge of area and container access; briefing personnel of their responsibilities for having access to containers and closed areas, maintaining access rosters, lock control and conducting audits of both areas and containers.
• Responsible for writing and reviewing incident reports. Investigates security violations and prepares comprehensive reports for submission to the FSO/CPSO for review and necessary action. Must learn the visitor control process to include badging of personnel/visitors, escorting and conducting bag checks.
• Create and modify badge accounts. Monitors key control.
• Support other security related tasks as assigned by the Security Manager.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance (within a 5 year scope)
• Demonstrate understanding of the ICDs & DoD SAP Manuals
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of the U.S. Government security standards
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• 2 or more years of related experience
• National Industrial Security Program (NISP) experience
• Must be able to multitask
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment
• Customer focused, excellent communicator (written and verbal), and ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Top Secret security clearance eligibility, with ability to obtain SCI and other special accesses

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Top Secret clearance
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions
• Must have a professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, and be able to perform in a multi-tasked, dynamic environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66084 - $112343

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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