FSO/Corporate Security Specialist

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. Serve as Facility Security Officer for the Delmar, DE facility and maintain compliance with NISP requirements .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeDelmar • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing personnel security clearance processes and compliance with NISP requirements, while effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams and government security representatives. Proficient in overseeing physical security measures and implementing security training and briefings.

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Facility Security Officer ExperiencePersonnel Security Clearance ManagementNISP Compliance KnowledgeDISS and NBIS ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Personnel Security Clearance ProcessesNISP KnowledgeSecurity Systems MonitoringInsider Threat Program ManagementSecurity Audits and Risk AssessmentsAccess Control ManagementCCTV and Alarm SystemsDocument Handling and AccountabilityContinuous Vetting UpdatesClearance Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailHigh Level of IntegrityDiscretion and Sound JudgmentCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteDISSNBISEAppGovernment Security Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

DCSA/CDSE FSO TrainingISP®CPP®PSP®

Industry Keywords

Industrial SecurityCleared DefenseGovernment ContractingNISPOMFOCI Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Facility Security Officer for the Delmar, DE facility and maintain compliance with NISP requirements
Support DCSA assessments, reviews, reporting, and change-condition submissions
Maintain the facility clearance, including documentation, self-inspections, recordkeeping, corrective actions, and leadership briefings
Own day-to-day security operations, including closed-area access lists, badging, visit control, security systems monitoring, classified visitors, and classified holdings accountability
Execute site-level Insider Threat program activities
Coordinate with facilities, IT, program management, engineering, operations, and Global Trade & Security
Own new-hire clearance intake and ongoing personnel security clearance administration across cleared sites
Manage the personnel security lifecycle, including prescreening, citizenship verification, eApp onboarding, initiation, upgrades, Continuous Vetting updates, renewals, eligibility maintenance, and out-processing
Build and maintain standard work, SOPs, metrics, and tracking tools for personnel security clearance management
Maintain a centralized clearance queue and government security database records in DISS and NBIS
Coordinate clearance actions with site FSOs/AFSOs, HR, recruiting, hiring managers, and program teams
Provide periodic personnel security clearance status reporting and process-improvement recommendations
Oversee physical security measures including access control, badging, alarm systems, key control, CCTV, and secure area controls
Ensure proper handling, marking, storage, transmission, accountability, and destruction of classified and controlled information
Manage visitor control, visit requests, authorizations, escorts, and visitor logs
Support Technology Control Plans, CUI, and technical data management requirements
Implement security briefings and training, including foreign travel, insider threat awareness, derivative classification, CUI, and technical data management
Support insider threat and incident response; document and report incidents, violations, and suspicious activities
Plan and conduct periodic security self-inspections for the Philadelphia site and assist other site FSOs
Support corporate and customer security audits and risk assessments
Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve clearance-cycle visibility
Provide security administrative support and assist with corporate security initiatives, metrics, assessments, and training
Provide guidance to site FSOs/AFSOs on clearance administration and personnel security questions
Perform other duties supporting Delmar security operations and the Global Trade & Security team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered
3-5 years of experience in industrial security, preferably in a cleared defense/aerospace or government contracting environment
Prior experience as an FSO, AFSO, or security specialist supporting a cleared facility is strongly preferred
Experience managing personnel security clearance processes and clearance systems across multiple locations is strongly preferred
Experience coordinating with DCSA and other U.S. Government security representatives is preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret eligibility; a current Secret eligibility is strongly preferred
DCSA/CDSE FSO training, or ability to complete required training within 6 months of appointment to FSO position
Experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS, and eApp is strongly preferred
Professional security certifications such as ISP®, CPP®, or PSP® are a plus
FOCI experience preferred but not required
Solid working knowledge of NISP, NISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117, and facility, personnel, physical, and information security
Strong understanding of the personnel security clearance lifecycle
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling classified, controlled, personal, or sensitive information
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Continuous-improvement mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new tools, databases, and government systems quickly
Some travel may be required
Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend
Competitive wages
PTO
Benefits begin on day 1 of employment