Senior Facility Security Officer

About the role

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 position provides primarily administrative security support for an Intelligence Community program. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain records, perform data entry, filing, and protect 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, collaborative environment that encourages diversity and innovation.
• Interface with corporate and government management at all levels on security issues.
• Manage integration of industrial security initiatives across the enterprise, ensuring employee engagement and facility changes to meet contract compliance.
• Support site emergency and crisis management planning and execution, including business resilience planning.
• Oversee investigations of security incidents and assist with disciplinary and legal matters as needed.
• Conduct new‑hire briefings, prepare new‑hire folders and packets, and handle debriefings and terminations.
• Prepare and submit required paperwork promptly, including quality‑control review of investigation packages (e.g., SF‑86).
• Create crossover and initial forms for customer signatures.
• Complete badge renewals for employees with customer‑issued badges.
• Ensure yearly Financial Disclosure Forms are completed to meet contract deadlines.
• Submit visitor access requests for uncleared employees per customer policy.
• Review Security Pre‑Screen Forms for all applicants requiring a clearance.
• Conduct clearance checks enterprise‑wide 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 directed.
• Provide ad‑hoc security support and guidance to personnel.
• Perform other position‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of job‑related Intelligence Community experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience 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

• Experience constructing secure spaces such as Closed Areas and SCIFs or other physical security experience.
• Ability to coordinate with senior leadership to resolve security and compliance issues affecting employees, programs, facilities, and operations.
• Strong presentation skills for one‑on‑one and small‑group settings with customers, clients, and internal staff.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Constant sitting while using a computer terminal.
• Continuous visual review of documents.
• Frequent verbal communication and listening.
• Constant mental alertness; must possess planning and organizing skills and work effectively under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety: Uphold Amentum’s safety culture, complete required training, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees.
• Quality: Follow the Amentum Quality Policy, adhere to Quality System documents and customer contracts, and understand Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance: Read, understand, and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all relevant plans, procedures, and policies.

Pay

$120,000 – $170,000 (estimate; 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