Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

About the role

Join a dynamic and growing security team implementing and providing security guidance to our Aerospace & Mission Systems Business Sector Manchester, NH campus. As an Alternate Facility Security Officer, you will work with the FSO, all levels of leadership, and both internal and external customers to support a variety of interesting and dynamic programs. This role provides onsite support for the site’s collateral security program and requires consistent, in-person collaboration — work is conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary authority on security compliance in the absence of the FSO, with the autonomy to make critical decisions regarding facility access and information protection
• Interpret and enforce government and internal company policies as well as provide direction and guidance to employees
• Implement security plans and procedures utilizing the new 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as well as any other specific programmatic instruction manuals
• Support recurring physical security requirements such as perimeter door checks, access control and combination changes
• Provide INFOSEC support and maintain accountability of classified material
• Fully understand and implement program security requirements
• As a backup Incident Commander, support as necessary during emergencies
• Drive the continuous improvement of security processes by identifying systemic gaps and implementing scalable solutions to mitigate risk
• Assist with facility construction and continued accreditation requirements
• Direct the Insider Threat Program at the local level, synthesizing behavioral indicators and intelligence to proactively mitigate organizational risk
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior security personnel, fostering a culture of compliance and professional development within the security team
• Support formal investigations into security breaches or non-compliance matters, delivering comprehensive root-cause analyses and corrective action plans
• Participate as a team member in the local Crisis Management Team, Site Leadership Team, Insider Threat Local Counsel, and Safety Committee
• Complete appropriate documentation according to company and government directives
• Assist with security reviews to include Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) visits, formal self-inspections, and Staff Assistance Visits
• Additional duties/tasks as required

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and two years of related experience
• Secret Clearance required with ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Professional demeanor, good people skills, ability to communicate effectively, performs in a multi-tasked environment
• Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, work independently, analyze problems and provide focused solutions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Previous experience with DISS, NISS, and SIMS
• Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certificate (via CDSE)
• Insider Threat Program for Industry Curriculum, INT33.CU provided by the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) or equivalent training

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $82,779 – $140,723. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

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. Also available: employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here — it's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.