Lead Specialist 1 - Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)
About The Position
Security isn't just a compliance function at GE Vernova — it's the foundation that enables some of the most sensitive and consequential work in the energy and defense sectors. As an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO), you'll play a hands-on role in keeping that foundation strong. Working closely with the Facility Security Officer (FSO), you'll help protect classified programs, support cleared personnel, and ensure the organization meets its obligations under U.S. Government security requirements — all while being part of a team where your attention to detail and commitment to integrity directly enables mission-critical work. This is a role for someone who brings structure to complexity, takes compliance seriously, and thrives in an environment where precision matters.
Requirements
- You are someone who takes ownership of detail-driven work, handles sensitive information with discretion, and brings calm structure to a compliance-driven environment.
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government (USG) clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field — or equivalent professional
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in industrial security or defense industrial base (DIB)
- Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR Part 117), DoDM 5205.07 (Volumes 1–4), and related federal policy frameworks
- Familiarity with visit control, classified material handling, and records management requirements
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard administrative or security management systems
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance or ability to start the process to obtain day 1 of hire
- Prior experience as a Special Security Officer (SSO), Corporate Special Security Officer (CSSO), Assistant FSO, or in a comparable security role
- Experience supporting SAP, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), or other controlled-access program environments
- Prior experience supporting an FSO, AFSO, Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), or a related security function
- Familiarity with Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP)/eApp, and other government security platforms
- Experience in a defense, aerospace, or government contracting environment
Responsibilities
- Support the administration of GE Vernova's industrial security program, assisting the FSO with personnel security actions, clearance processing, visit requests, and access documentation.
- Maintain security records, compliance documentation, and classified material accountability — including storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction procedures.
- Coordinate visitor control, escort procedures, and badging activities, and assist with security education, briefings, debriefings, and awareness programs.
- Support inspections, self-assessments, audits, and corrective action tracking, serving as a reliable point of coordination for internal stakeholders and authorized government representatives.
- Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable policy req
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
