Assistant Facility Security Officer; AFSO); Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support Industrial Security operations for collateral programs at our Largo and St. Petersburg, Florida locations. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with Industrial Security requirements while supporting multiple programs and contributing to the success of the Collins Aerospace security organization.

Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility Industrial Security program. Supervise assigned Security personnel, providing leadership, workload prioritization, performance management, coaching, and career development. Interpret and implement requirements from 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Industrial Security Letters (ISLs), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), DD254s, and other applicable government, customer, and company requirements.

Conduct security self-inspections and assessments, identifying deficiencies, evaluating risks, and implementing corrective actions. Manage personnel security requirements, including onboarding, access processing, briefings, debriefings, investigations, and related activities. Administer classified material control and accountability processes, including receipt, dispatch, transmission, storage, inventory, and disposition. Serve as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Account Manager, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, NSA, and DoD regulations. Prepare and issue subcontractor DD254s and related security documentation as required.

Support DCSA inspections, customer reviews, internal assessments, security surveys, and government/customer visits. Research and resolve complex Industrial Security issues, providing recommendations to program and Security leadership. Develop and maintain security SOPs, CONOPs, OPSEC Plans, and other program-specific security documentation. Provide mentoring and development support to Security personnel. Identify opportunities to improve security processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen the overall security posture.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience, or an advanced degree and minimum of 5 years of experience. Experience conducting security briefings, training, indoctrinations, debriefings, and program-specific security briefings. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Completion of the CDSE FSO for Possessing Facilities Curriculum. Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Experience with classified document control and accountability processes, including receipt, dispatch, transmission, storage, inventory, and disposition. Prior experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Account Manager. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.