Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) (Facility Security, Senior Analyst)

Location: Hybrid in Lexington Park, Maryland, with 4 days on-site; approximately 10% travel as needed.

Salary: $61,746–$105,000 per year.

Company

Provides cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology solutions to government and industry clients.

What you will do

• Support the Facility Security Officer in administering a NISPOM-compliant security program for a Top Secret-cleared possessing facility.
• Process personnel security clearances, investigations, SF-86 submissions, and SCI nomination packages using NBIS, DISS, and eApp.
• Conduct security briefings, refresher training, security education, and insider threat program activities.
• Maintain classified holdings, inventories, document controls, secure shipments, access badges, and visitor access.
• Assist with self-inspections, vulnerability assessments, DCSA reviews, audits, and security incident investigations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and management on classified handling, incident reporting, and compliance.

Requirements

• Four years of experience supporting a NISPOM-compliant security program as an AFSO, CPSO, or in a related security role.
• Experience in a Top Secret possessing facility, including classified holdings, inventories, shipments, and document accountability.
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117, DCSA inspections, self-inspection programs, and compliance audits.
• Experience processing personnel security clearances, reviewing SF-86 documentation, and submitting SCI nomination packages.
• Completion of FSO Program Management training for Possessing Facilities through CDSE or an equivalent program.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance required. A bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute year for year.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting an Insider Threat Program.
• Experience as a CPSO or Assistant CPSO in a Special Access Program environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with health, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off, professional growth opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Eligibility for a Compressed Work Schedule.
• Family-like work environment recognized through workplace and professional-services awards.