Facility Security Officer

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. 

Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation. With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect. 

Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats. 

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This role sits within Air Mobility area of Metrea. 

Support Groups – don’t add anything  

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance. By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions. 

Position Summary 

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of the organization’s U.S. Government Industrial Security Program under the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). This includes leading facility clearance accreditation, personnel clearance processes, classified communications security (COMSEC), insider threat program implementation, and contractor oversight. The FSO will ensure full compliance with federal regulations and contractual obligations while supporting a rapidly growing and dynamic operational environment. Keep it concise, engaging, and focused on the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front). This should highlight the impact and purpose of the role, not list every responsibility. Aim for a compelling snapshot rather than a long checklist.

What You’ll Do
 

Industrial Security Program Leadership

• Serve as the senior responsible official for implementation of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) across all cleared locations. 

• Oversee and manage the process of becoming and maintaining a cleared facility under the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), including facility clearance (FCL) sponsorship and maintenance. 

• Prepare and submit all documentation required for FCL accreditation, including DD Form 254, SF-328, KMP lists, and FOCI mitigation actions. 

Personnel Security & Clearance Management

• Administer and maintain the Personnel Security Program (PCL), including e-QIP submissions, periodic reinvestigations, incident reporting, and continuous evaluation. 

• Manage JPAS/DISS, NISS, and other relevant systems to ensure accurate status and adjudication tracking. 

• Brief and debrief personnel on security clearances, classified access, and foreign travel as required. 

Classified Communications & COMSEC

• Establish and oversee the classified communications program, including secure voice/data, STU/STEs, SIPR/NIPR access, and secure email routing. 

• Ensure compliance with NSA, DoD, and DCSA policies related to the handling and destruction of classified media and communications equipment. 

Insider Threat & Counterintelligence

• Design, implement, and manage the Insider Threat Program (InTP) in coordination with Head of AAR Operations and the People team, per NISPOM Change 2 and related DoD directives. 

• Chair the Insider Threat Wo