Facility Security Officer (FSO)- Security Manager
Posted:
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Valid Thru:
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Index Requested on:
02/26/2026 20:15:51
Indexed on:
02/26/2026 20:15:51
Location:
Talladega, AL, 35160, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Elbit America, Inc. is hiring!
Description:
Job Summary: The Security Manager will be designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Talladega, Alabama site. This person will direct the development and administration of security programs, procedures, and physical security controls to safeguard classified material (32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM), proprietary materials, and documentation for responsible facilities. In addition, this person will oversee the security operations of their responsible facilities to ensure compliance with the Special Security agreement (SSA), Visitation Policy (VP), and directives issued by the ESA Government Security Committee (GSC) and Management.
Responsibilities and Tasks: - Direct and administer the National Industrial Security Programs to ensure compliance with government and Elbit Systems of America (ESA) security regulations
- Ensure timely distribution of Department of Defense regulations concerning classified information
- Oversee investigations involving fraud, theft, sabotage, espionage, subversive activities, or employee misconduct
- Direct and manage the badge identification system for all employees, service and technical representatives, contractors, and visitors
- Lead efforts concerning physical security of the building to include the possible response to alarms, key/lock control, combination changes and tracking, security camera support, and other potential emergency response needs
- Review all classified contracts to ensure that proper security guidance is received from the government or other contracting officers
- Serve as an advisor to the Corporate Security Leadership Team on matters regarding security for the Electronic Systems Division and responsible facilities
- Act on behalf of the GSC in administering the SSA with their authority as established in applicable Procedures, the SSA, and the Visitation Policy (VP), and other directives issued by the GSC. Provide to the GSC a periodic assessment of the effectiveness of the SSA and Visit Requests, and a Summary of Activities
- Responsible for ensuring all facility employees, contractors, and consultants who require access to classified information have an active and in-scope personnel security clearance
- Maintain all facility clearance (FCL) records and documentation for responsible facilities
- Exercise control and supervision over the receipt, storage, and transmission of classified information, ensuring compliance with applicable government directives
- Assist the Corporate Security Team with maintaining the Corporate Standard Practice Procedures (SPP), as necessary, to implement applicable requirements of 32 CFR Part 117, the NISPOM, and company policies
- Ensure that initial security briefings are conducted for all new employees upon employment, and then at least annually to include ESA's Special Security Agreement (SSA), the responsibilities of the Government Security Committee (GSC) of ESA and its subsidiaries, and the Visitation Policy (VP)
- Ensure that all cleared employees are advised of their individual responsibilities for safeguarding classified information
- Conduct self-inspection programs for the purpose of evaluating all security procedures applicable to ESA
- Maintain records of self-inspections for review during the next regularly scheduled inspection by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
- Select, train, and develop subordinates
- Review of their performance against assigned duties
- Recommend all employee status changes, including compensation, promotions, transfers, and terminations
- Maintain a facility-focused insider threat program in accordance with the enterprise insider threat plan
- Other related duties as assigned by the corporate security leadership
Experience Required: - Functional: (Using skill set): 3-5 years
- Management: 3-5 years
- MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL SECURITY MANAGING A CLEARED FACILITY
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred: - Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Foreign Ownership and Controlling Influence (FOCI) Regulations.
- National Industrial Security Operations Manual (NISPOM).
- Experience with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Regulations
- Ability to operate standard DoD databases and tools, including DISS, NISS, and eQIP
- Knowledge of SIMS Software Tool
- Experience working with CCTV and access control systems
- Experience with force protection and emergency response
Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification: - Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level
- A bachelor's Degree (5-10 years' experience may substitute)
Training Pre-requisites (Preferred): - CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (IS030.CU)
- Insider Threat Awareness (INT101.16)
- Establishing an Insider Threat Program (INT122.16)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred: - NCMS, Inc.- Industrial Security Professional (ISP)
- ASIS International - Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- CDSE - Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC)
- CDSE - Physical Security Certification (PSC)
Travel/Physical Requirements: - This position requires approximately 10% travel, which may include occasional overnight stays and travel to customer sites, company locations, or industry events.
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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer: - Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD& D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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