Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

The team at Advanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. Based in Westminster Colorado, this incredible team is looking for a detail-oriented and trustworthy Facility Security Officer (FSO) to oversee and maintain our facility’s security program in compliance with U.S. government regulations. This role is ideal for a security professional with experience in classified environments who is looking for a flexible schedule while ensuring the integrity of our security operations.

Advanced Space is a rapidly growing, privately held business that incorporates our core values in all that we do. Advanced Space exists to support the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space and operates with four core values: We are customer obsessed and mission focused; when we see it, we solve it; we are one team, motivated by our vision; and we bring technical excellence and inexhaustible curiosity.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the facility’s security program in accordance with NISPOM and DCSA requirements
• Work within DISS and NISS Government databases
• Manage Receipt/dispatch of classified material
• Manage personnel security clearances (PCLs), including initiation, tracking, and periodic reinvestigations
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings
• Lead a strong security education training and awareness program
• Provide support for classified meetings
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation, including SF-86s, DD254s, and visit authorizations
• Interface with government agencies (e.g., DCSA) and respond to audits, inspections, and inquiries
• Oversee classified material control, including storage, transmission, and destruction
• Monitor compliance with access control procedures, visitor logs, and physical security measures
• Investigate and report security violations or suspicious activities
• Stay current on changes to security regulations and implement updates as needed
• Lead and audit the security program for compliance with government regulations associated with the protection of classified material and Sensitive Information

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SCI.
• 5+ years of experience as an FSO or in a similar industrial security role
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Title 10 (Armed Forces authorities) and Title 50 (Intelligence authorities), with ability to apply statutory requirements to daily security operations.
• Experience coordinating with DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholders to ensure compliance with both Title 10 and Title 50 mission requirements.
• Proven track record in the planning, design, and build‑out of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), including adherence to IC Tech Specs for ICD/ICS 705 standards.
• Ability to manage SCIF accreditation process end‑to‑end: from initial design review, through construction oversight, to final inspection and approval.
• Skilled in developing and implementing physical security systems (access controls, intrusion detection, TEMPEST considerations) aligned with federal requirements.
• Strong background in liaising with government security officials (DSS/DCSA, DIA, NSA) during facility construction and accreditation.
• Capable of translating regulatory requirements into operational procedures, ensuring both compliance and mission readiness.
• Familiarity with NISPOM, DISS, e-QIP, and NISS systems
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills:

• Completion of FSO certification training (e.g., CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities)
• Experience supporting DoD or IC contracts
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and export compliance is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary Range – $115,000 - $150,000 based on role, employee experience, and location
• Signing bonus
• Quarterly Performance bonuses
• Company provided health insurance and 401K plan upon eligibility 
• Flexible time off policy
• Relocation Assistance
• Fully stocked breakroom with free snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go options

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain SCI.
• Ability to work in the Westminster, CO office 3-5 days/week. Unless work requires otherwise.
• Advanced Space values the power of collaboration and in-person interactions. As such, our team enjoys the option of hybrid work with at least three days a week in person.

About the company:

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise. The company is actively supporting mission and cutting-edge capabilities spanning commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our core business is focused on three areas: (1) mission enabling services, (2) technology solutions and (3) mission solutions. Through its mission enabling services, Advanced Space provides mission and flight optimization, mission design, mission systems engineering. With its technology solutions Advanced Space provides its customers with trusted AI/ML/autonomy expertise, flight-demonstrated applications, and analysis at scale. Advanced Space offers Mission Solutions with unique turn-key missions, data and capabilities purchases and demonstrated cislunar and Martian success. Advanced Space is mission focused as the owner and operator of CAPSTONE™ for NASA and Prime contractor for Oracle for AFRL.

These competencies are leveraged by a dynamic, flexible, and agile team with cross domain knowledge. We have a small but growing team that works collaboratively across projects. We provide flexibility, and an opportunity for passionate employees to contribute directly to meaningful projects. Trusted to take on the challenge, the team at Advanced Space is Delivering Innovation to Orbit™ to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Advanced Space, LLC recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.