Assistant Facility Security Officer

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

For more information about Axiom Space, visit  Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Assistant Facilities Security Officer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Our team is searching for an experienced, reliable, and task-oriented Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO). This position requires the ability to apply independent judgment and discretion, as well as the identification, analysis, and resolution of security-related matters. This individual will report to the Facility Security Officer in a challenging, fast-paced, collaborative and rewarding environment. They will maintain the security program for Axiom Space and Personnel Security Clearances (PCL) associated primarily with collateral and above programs.

The successful candidate will achieve a balance between the overall objective and specific details, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence.

The successful candidate will assist the FSO with the overall security program, support all security functions in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM-32 CFR, Part 117), Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) and Axiom Space security policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Understand all U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements, process all personnel security clearance documentation via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system, maintain records, manage the security training program as well as prepare and administer required annual refresher training.

Conduct all facility related change conditions, self-inspections, and preparing for all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security reviews. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Conduct Employee briefings and debriefings Submit visit requests as required using Defense Information System for Security (DISS) Update and maintain all security related databases including DISS, and National Industrial Security System (NISS) Update and maintain data and documents in DISS/ NISS Investigate incidents and security violations, conduct administrative inquiries, and submit reports as required Manage safeguarding requirements to include providing document control numbers and maintaining access rosters to security containers Along with the FSO, act as liaison with DCSA, as required Ensure Axiom Space remains compliant with Facility Clearance (FCL) Government regulations Understand our corporate structure and bylaws as they pertain to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Assist the FSO with the annual review and update of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Annual Training, and Foreign Travel Briefings Other duties as assigned by the FSO or another member of Management

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred TS level clearance (or able to obtain) US Citizen Strong knowledge of DISS and e-QIP government programs, SF86, DD 254 and DD 441, and SF 328 In-depth knowledge of NISPOM requirements, have strong computer skills and cyber knowledge Must be able to interpret and implement security policy, provide guidance,…