Facility Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Bremerton, WA

2h•$55,200 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) administers and oversees the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and associated Department of Defense security requirements at Booz Allen’s Bremerton, Washington facility. The role performs a broad range of industrial security functions to protect company and government-sensitive, proprietary, and classified information, applying industrial security principles, government regulations, and company policies to maintain compliance across security disciplines. The FSO is the primary security representative for the Bremerton location and the main point of contact with government security representatives. The position provides security guidance to local leadership and employees, performs many responsibilities independently, and collaborates with the Western Region Security Services Team for mentorship, operational support, shared expertise, resources, and best practices.

Requirements

Experience administering security programs under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
Experience working with government security representatives and external agencies.
Experience managing classified information and personnel security clearance processes.
Knowledge of NISPOM and government security directives and regulations.
Knowledge of physical, personnel, information, and industrial security principles.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of industrial security experience, or a master’s degree and at least 1 year of industrial security experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as an FSO or Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO).
Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or defense contractor environments.
Experience managing classified closed areas, secure spaces, and classified holdings.
Knowledge of DISS, NISS, NBIS, and government security systems.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Top Secret clearance.
Professional security certification such as ISP, CPP, PSP, or SFPC.
Completion of the DCSA FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the facility’s security program in compliance with NISPOM, DoD requirements, and company policies.
Coordinate and oversee sensitive industrial security program activities involving classified contracts, programs, and information.
Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer for the Bremerton facility.
Act as the primary liaison with DCSA, government customers, and other external agencies.
Prepare for and support government security reviews, inspections, assessments, and audits.
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and operating instructions.
Conduct employee security briefings, indoctrinations, debriefings, annual refresher training, and security awareness initiatives.
Coordinate and manage the facility’s security education, training, and awareness program.
Process and maintain personnel security clearances and visit authorization requests.
Maintain security records and documentation in applicable government and company systems.
Oversee classified material accountability, safeguarding, transmission, storage, and destruction in accordance with applicable regulations.
Investigate and report security incidents, violations, and suspicious activities.
Provide security guidance and support to program managers, leadership, and employees regarding classified contracts and operational requirements.
Partner with Information Security, Physical Security, Human Resources, and program teams to ensure integrated security compliance.
Identify risks and recommend corrective actions to improve the security posture and ensure regulatory compliance.