Assistant Facility Security Officer - Portsmouth, RI

Date Posted:

2025-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI101: 1847 W Main Rd 1847 W. Main Road Nimitz Building, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Our Industrial Security team in Portsmouth RI is presently seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to join the team. This position will be responsible for assisting in security operations reporting to Facility Security Officer (FSO) under the 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, National Industrial Security Program (NISP).  You will be a self-motivated candidate that can work in an independent or team environment with minimal direction. You will be required to conduct security self-inspections, apply risk mitigation methodologies, support customer assessments, and implement security measures to meet requirements.

What You Will Do

• Working with the 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and other relevant DoD security guidance to implement/continue a security program/presence.
• Maintain employee Foreign Travel Reporting per 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117.
• Assist with international shipments and monitor for compliance with DCSA and ITAR/EAR export control regimes. Seek to become the Designated Government Representative (DGR).
• Traditional COMSEC account custodian role responsibilities are required.
• Coordinate and collaborate with government and industry oversight agencies to facilitate inspections/audits of security programs and systems.
• Ability and working knowledge on managing prime / subcontract DD-254 forms (Contract Security Classification Specifications) and the National Industrial Security System (NISS)
• Develop and establish an effective security awareness, training, and education program.
• Conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre- / post-foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate.
• Assist with OPSEC and Critical Information List training.
• You will assist with security violations and prepare reports detailing procedures to preclude future occurrences.
• Closely work with other security cores. Including Physical, Cyber, Security Business Partners and Special Programs where needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, STEM, or Business. Other degrees will be considered
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for 2 additional years of experience.
• Min of (5) years’ of experience in a Security or related field
• Two (2) years’ of Facility Security Officer(FSO) or Assistant FSO experience
• National Industrial Security Program experience
• Work experience interacting / working with Defense Counterintelligence, Security Agency and/or other Cognizant Security Agency personnel as well as varying levels of senior and executive leadership

Qualifications We Value

• Uncompromising ethics and integrity
• History of strong collaboration both vertically and horizontally in a professional organization
• Exceptional time management, prioritization abilities, and ability to achieve goals and targets while performing multiple tasks
• Strong oral and written communication skills along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong business acumen
• Experience working within a large multinational matrixed organization
• FSO Certification for a classified possessing facility

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position does not have Relocation Eligibility

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