Assistant Facility Security Officer

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-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

As our Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO), you will assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the development, implementation, and administration of security programs to ensure full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements through the systematic and disciplined administration of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the Department of Energy (DoE). The security program must meet all physical, information, personnel, and document security requirements as outlined in BWXT Advanced Technologies policies, procedures, and contract government security requirements.

The ideal candidate will provide broad security expertise to the AT business and support the FSO developing programs and processes for (DoD and DoE) classified programs and projects.

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

• Write, review, and evaluate security proposals and plans, such as Operational Security (OPSEC) Plans, Program Protection Plans, DD-254s, and Contract Data Classification Worksheets, focusing on safety and security of personnel, assets, resources, and mission.
• Support Program/Project Managers and their teams to ensure all aspects of security are properly planned and implemented.
• Interface with existing security infrastructure across BWXT divisions to implement effective and efficient processes.
• Support the Information System Security organization to ensure alignment of security processes involving information systems with other areas of the security program.
• Implement facility security requirements in accordance with NISPOM (32 CFR part 117) and company security policies.
• Develop and maintain subject matter expert-level knowledge; provide interpretations and recommendations for the implementation of applicable orders, manuals, associated directives, and provide technical assistance to Security Management.
• Support the Information Protection Program to include maintenance of all classified repositories, open storage locations, restricted/limited areas, document transmittals, and destruction.
• Develop and…