Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) (Onsite)
Quick Summary
Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility Industrial Security program. Supervise assigned Security personnel,
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.
Requirements
~2 min read- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience, or an advanced degree and minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Experience conducting security briefings, training, indoctrinations, debriefings, and program-specific security briefings.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Completion of the CDSE FSO for Possessing Facilities Curriculum.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Experience with classified document control and accountability processes, including receipt, dispatch, transmission, storage, inventory, and disposition.
- Prior experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Account Manager.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Assistant FSO, or in a comparable Industrial Security role.
- Security-related certification(s) or advanced Industrial Security training.
- Experience working in an Industrial Security role within a production, engineering, or depot facility supporting security requirements associated with defense programs and operational environments.
- Experience using DISS to perform personnel security functions and NISS for facility and Industrial Security functions.
- Working knowledge of NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, COMSEC-related CNSSIs and DoD policy, and completion of IAEC-2112 (NSA COMSEC Custodian Training Course).
- Experience supporting DCSA inspections, assessments, and corrective action programs.
- Experience developing and maintaining security SOPs, CONOPs, OPSEC Plans, and other program-specific security documentation.
- Experience reviewing and administering DD254s and subcontractor security requirements.
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support Industrial Security operations for collateral programs at our Largo and St. Petersburg, Florida locations. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with Industrial Security requirements while supporting multiple programs and contributing to the success of the Collins Aerospace security organization.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility Industrial Security program.
- →Supervise assigned Security personnel, providing leadership, workload prioritization, performance management, coaching, and career development.
- →Interpret and implement requirements from 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Industrial Security Letters (ISLs), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), DD254s, and other applicable government, customer, and company requirements.
- →Conduct security self-inspections and assessments, identifying deficiencies, evaluating risks, and implementing corrective actions.
- →Manage personnel security requirements, including onboarding, access processing, briefings, debriefings, investigations, and related activities.
- →Administer classified material control and accountability processes, including receipt, dispatch, transmission, storage, inventory, and disposition.
- →Serve as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Account Manager, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, NSA, and DoD regulations.
- →Prepare and issue subcontractor DD254s and related security documentation as required.
- →Support DCSA inspections, customer reviews, internal assessments, security surveys, and government/customer visits.
- →Research and resolve complex Industrial Security issues, providing recommendations to program and Security leadership.
- →Develop and maintain security SOPs, CONOPs, OPSEC Plans, and other program-specific security documentation.
- →Provide mentoring and development support to Security personnel.
- →Identify opportunities to improve security processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen the overall security posture.
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What We Offer
~1 min readSome of our competitive benefits packages include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Mission systems Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
- First seen
- October 14, 2026
- Last seen
- October 14, 2026
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