Assistant Facility Security Officer; AFSO

Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) (Job #337256)

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi‑industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators, and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom, and launch—things that move people, protect soldiers, and power industries. We serve customers in aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems.

This security position is responsible for day‑to‑day oversight of security compliance for the collateral program portfolio and intermittent support for special programs security. The incumbent will adhere to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117, DoDM 5205.07 V1-4, ICDs, and related program manuals as part of a team overseeing the day‑to‑day security operations within classified environments. The role requires a seasoned security professional with deep expertise across all security disciplines, strategic thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to manage risks, deliver security training, and align solutions with business needs.

• Execute daily security operations and NISP compliance.
• Implement security education, training, and awareness for staff operating in secure spaces, including facility security, classification management, reporting requirements, and daily security practices.
• Conduct self‑inspections, manage document control, respond to security alarms, and oversee personnel and physical security.
• Maintain DD‑254s, accreditation letters, 701/702s, update DD147s, access lists, and ensure security is implemented according to Standard Practice and Operating Procedures.
• Create and train security education programs for all program employees.
• Interface, host, and conduct meetings with the customer.
• Interpret program requirements and apply them consistently across diverse situations.
• Support the FSO by preparing reports and presentations for all levels of management.
• Maintain data compliance in DISS, NISS, SIMS, and other systems of record.
• Provide support to other business‑unit security programs as needed.
• Be on call to work off hours as required by program needs.
• Maintain knowledge of security requirements for classified Information Systems.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Must have a final DoD Top Secret clearance.
• In‑depth knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to enable NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117 implementation and mission requirements in a large, complex environment with multiple facilities.
• Must possess practical knowledge and experience with DISS, NISS, NBIS, SIMS, and e‑QIP.
• Must have extensive experience with personnel security, classified material control, and visitor control.
• Completed DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO certification.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to effectively manage ambiguity and multi‑task on a variety of initiatives.
• Must be self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and results‑oriented.
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and a willingness to ensure regulatory compliance while providing customer support.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, independent engagement, and collaboration with peers and external personnel.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.

Textron Systems promotes an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help employees excel and achieve their goals, inside and outside the workplace. Examples of benefits include:

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Wellness program (including fitness reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company funding

Textron’s products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our company.

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Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and benefits such as health insurance,…