Facility Security Officer

Amentum is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to join the team in Falls Church, VA. Under the supervision of the Senior Security Manager, this role provides primarily administrative security support for an Intelligence Community program. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to maintain this clearance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide a diverse range of administrative support functions such as maintaining records, data entry, filing, and protecting personally identifiable information.
• Develop and implement security‑related training, including Initial Security Briefings, Insider Threat, CI awareness, and OPSEC.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development for security professionals.
• Foster a cohesive and collaborative environment where diversity and innovation are encouraged.
• Interface with all levels of corporate and government management personnel on pertinent security issues.
• Manage integration of industrial security initiatives across the enterprise, ensuring employee engagement and facility changes to meet contract compliance and business goals.
• Support site emergency and crisis management planning and execution, integrating crisis management and business resilience efforts.
• Oversee investigation of security incidents and assist with disciplinary and legal matters as necessary.
• Conduct briefings for new hires (including preparation of new‑hire folders and packets), debriefings, and terminations; construct and submit required paperwork promptly.
• Perform quality‑control review of investigation packages (e.g., SF‑86) to ensure completeness and accuracy before submission.
• Create crossover and initial forms for customer signature.
• Complete badge renewals for employees possessing a customer‑issued badge.
• Ensure yearly Financial Disclosure Forms (FDF) are completed to meet contract deadlines.
• Submit uncleared employees for visitor access in accordance with customer policy.
• Assist in reviewing Security Pre‑Screen Forms for all applicants requiring a security clearance.
• Conduct clearance checks enterprise‑wide for legitimate business purposes using Scattered Castles and other databases.
• Update and maintain contract personnel listings.
• Comply with all security requirements (NISPOM, ICDs, and company policies).
• Participate in clearance‑processing notifications to employees with HR.
• Ensure all employees receive appropriate SCI briefings.
• Assist with security investigations when needed or directed.
• Provide ad‑hoc security support for personnel seeking guidance or direction.
• Perform all other position‑related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of job‑related (Intelligence Community) experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree (work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Proficiency with operational application software, including word‑processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government clearance with polygraph (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in constructing secure spaces such as Closed Areas and SCIFs or other physical security experience.
• Ability to coordinate with senior leadership to resolve issues impacting security, compliance, facilities, and operations.
• Effective presentation skills for one‑on‑one and small‑group audiences, including customers, clients, and employees.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting up to 20 lb. Continuous sitting at a computer terminal, frequent use of visual and auditory abilities, and constant mental alertness. Requires planning/organizing skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety: Employees share responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment, completing required training, fulfilling self‑aid/buddy‑aid duties, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality: Employees must adhere to the Amentum Quality Policy, comply with applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts, and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance: Employees must read, understand, and implement all operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of relevant plans, procedures, and policies.

Pay

$120,000 – $170,000 (estimated range; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, internal equity, market data, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance