Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Come be part of something BIG! Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Join a dynamic and growing security team implementing and providing Security guidance to our Aerospace & Mission Systems Business Sector Manchester, NH campus. This is an opportunity to develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment and become a part of BAE Systems, a leading company in Aerospace and Defense.

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.

The candidate must exercise discretion and independent judgement in performing the following tasks:
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 reoccurring 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
Completes 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

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Typically a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and two years of related experience.
- Secret Clearance is 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.
- Candidate selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and
- must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelors 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 Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. 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. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.