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Astrion is working with the Golden Dome of America, Space Based Interceptor (SBI) program office and we have an immediate need for a seasoned Industrial Security Facility Clearance Lead in Huntsville Alabama.
Job Responsibility:
Lead end-to-end establishment of Secret-level Facility Clearance (FCL), including sponsorship coordination, NISS submission, and DCSA engagement
Develop and execute an FCL acceleration strategy aligned to contract award and classified performance start dates
Identify and mitigate risks that could delay FCL approval (FOCI, KMP eligibility, documentation gaps)
Serve as primary liaison with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives (ISRs)
Engage directly with government sponsors to initiate, justify, and expedite FCL sponsorship
Prepare executive-level briefings on FCL status, risks, and mitigation plans
Establish and implement security infrastructure required to execute classified contracts, including: Closed areas and physical security controls, Classified material control systems, COMSEC coordination (if applicable)
Ensure DD254 security requirements are properly interpreted and flowed down to program execution teams
Align security posture with contract scope, classification guidance, and safeguarding requirements
Oversee Key Management Personnel (KMP) clearance processing and exclusion documentation
Ensure timely onboarding and indoctrination of cleared personnel
Lead Insider Threat Program implementation and reporting requirements
Maintain full compliance with personnel security lifecycle processes (DISS, NBIS, visit certifications)
Ensure full compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and related federal regulations
Prepare for and lead DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs)
Develop corrective action plans and ensure timely closure of findings
Conduct internal self-inspections and vulnerability assessments
Advise executive leadership on industrial security risk posture
Support mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or facility expansion activities affecting FCL status
Coordinate security requirements with contracts, HR, IT, facilities, and legal teams
Support classified subcontractor flow-down and security requirement management
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for industrial security operations
Implement scalable security processes to support future growth in Huntsville and other classified programs
Mentor junior security personnel and build long-term security capability within the organization
Requirements:
10+ years required, 15+ years preferred, with prior experience standing up a Secret FCL from scratch
Former appointed Facility Security Officer (FSO) under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
Demonstrated experience processing and obtaining Secret-level Facility Clearances (FCLs) through DCSA
Hands-on experience submitting and managing FCL packages in NISS
Physical Security program management including closed areas, GSA containers, alarm coordination, safeguarding requirements, and classified material control
Experience preparing for and successfully supporting DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs)
Insider Threat Program administration experience
Expert-level familiarity with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
Proficiency in: NISS, DISS, NBIS
Experience managing DD254 review and security requirement flow-down
Nice to have:
Bachelors Degree
Standing up a company from Unclassified to Secret FCL
Managing FCL transitions during corporate restructuring or acquisition
Supporting classified contract execution in DoD, space, or national security environments
Experience aligning FCL approvals with contract award timelines
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule