Assistant Facility Security Officer; AFSO & CPSO

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

The Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) / Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) will support the Director of Security/FSO in managing all classified program security requirements across the company’s cleared manufacturing and engineering operations. This role ensures compliance with NISPOM, DoD/IC directives, and customer-specific security requirements, while enabling program execution, facility accreditation, and personnel clearance management. The CPSO/AFSO provides day-to-day operational support to maintain APEX’s eligibility to perform on classified contracts and to sustain secure facility operations as the business continues to expand.

• Assist in the development and stewardship of APEX’s Security program, ensuring compliance with USG requirements for all sensitive information, including CUI and Compartmented data for DoD and IC customers.

• Manage classified program security activities, including document control, visit requests, access rosters, briefing/debriefings, and secure communications.

• Oversee the management of employee clearances, ensuring compliance with regulations such as NISPOM, ICDs and FSO requirements, and ensuring all personnel have appropriate access

• Conduct regular audits of clearance status and initiate corrective actions when discrepancies arise, collaborating with HR, legal, and compliance teams to ensure timely clearance processing.

• Support the company’s Insider Threat Program, including reporting, training, and behavioral indicator awareness.

• Prepare for and support DCSA and sponsoring agency inspections, self-inspections, and audits, ensuring documentation accuracy and readiness.

• Provide security training for employees and contractors, perform physical security assessments, respond to incidents, and collaborate with local law enforcement to maintain a secure environment across facilities.

• Assist with recording daily checks on the cleared facility access control, alarm response, and physical security system oversight in support of UL 2050 and DoD requirements.

• Assist in maintaining Technology Control Plans (TCPs) and support export-controlled workflows in coordination with Engineering, Operations, and Export Compliance.

• Serve as a backup to the FSO for daily operations, classified program support, and government interface.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current/active TS or TS with SCI eligibility

• 3+ years of IC and DoD security experience showing increasing levels of responsibility.

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of NISPOM, SAP, SCI, and related security regulations.

• Hands-on experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS and other security related databases.

• Experience with and understanding of DD Form 254’s.

• Must be a team player, confident in your ability and able to contribute to the overall growth of the security team.

• Strong understanding of the security procedures and security clearance process and ability to resolve security and/or clearance problems effectively.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of management.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Security Management, Information Security, or related disciplines).

• Security industry certifications, i.e. NCMS Industrial Security Professional (ISP)

• Experience with SCIF…