Kentro

Personnel Security Manager – FSO

Kentro

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: McLean • Virginia • United States

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About the role

  • Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsible for managing all facets of the Personnel Security Program, to include clearance processing, incident reporting, training, and continuous evaluation requirements.
  • Provide direct supervision to security team members, including workload oversight, performance management, training, and day-to-day task delegation.
  • Own and manage the organization’s security posture; lead audits, assessments, and security reviews to maintain ongoing compliance.
  • Develop, implement, and improve security policies, SOPs, and workflows to enhance program efficiency and alignment with regulatory changes.
  • Mentor/Advise all Suitability & Clearance POCs across all contracts and at a corporate level.
  • Oversee processing and adjudication of personnel security actions in DISS, NISS, NCCS, and other government systems.
  • Engage proactively with DCSA, government security officials, and subcontractors to ensure seamless coordination and risk mitigation.
  • Partner with security vendors to support the operational needs of 200+ cleared personnel across multiple programs.
  • Ensure timely submission of reinvestigations, incident reports, foreign travel reporting, and visit requests.
  • Plan, schedule, and review all briefings and debriefings (initial, annual, derivative classification, insider threat, and foreign travel).
  • Manage work with the Security partner firm, and work towards full utilization of platform and support team.
  • Develop a compliant program for tracking and monitoring all Public Trust Tiers without the use of a security partner platform.
  • Manage all reporting for clearances for Kentro, and joint ventures.
  • Maintain compliance with NISPOM, DoDM 5105.21, contract-specific security requirements, DD254s, and customer directives.
  • Lead self-inspections, support government security reviews, and track corrective actions to resolution.
  • Coordinate with PMs, HR, Contracting, and senior leadership on security requirements for new awards or proposals.
  • Lead new initiatives that improve security operations, strengthen compliance, or enhance employee awareness.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement automation or reporting improvements.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on security risks, trends, and program optimization.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience supporting Personnel Security within Government or Government contracting.
  • FSO certification, and 2+ years of experience as FSO (AFSO experience considered depending on the size of the team supported). Strong work experience in DISS/NBIS, NISS, NCCS, eApp, and related systems.
  • 5+ years managing personnel and advising on security processes
  • Bachelor’s Degree. (4 additional years of experience with the Government Contracting industry will be considered in lieu of a degree)
  • 2–5 years of experience supporting DoD or IC programs, in a cleared environment.
  • Familiarity with NISPOM, ICD requirements, government security compliance processes, CMMC compliance, and CUI initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data/document management tools.
  • Strong understanding of Personnel Security, Industrial Security, and Insider Threat requirements.
  • Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with customers and leadership.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
  • Experience working directly with DCSA and/or IC customers
  • Experience working on CMMC certification and levels
Benefits
  • We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off
  • healthcare benefits
  • supplemental benefits
  • 401k including an employer match
  • discount perks
  • rewards
  • Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
  • flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking
  • we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Personnel SecurityDISSNISSNCCSeAppCMMC complianceInsider ThreatIndustrial SecuritySecurity auditsSecurity policy development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational skillsTime managementMultitaskingMentoringAdvisingPerformance managementWorkload oversightProcess improvement
Certifications
FSO certificationBachelor's Degree