Join a Cogswell Award winning, dynamic and growing team implementing and providing Security guidance to our Merrimack, NH facility location. This is an opportunity to develop your career and grow your skills in a high intensity, team-based environment, and become a part of the BAE Systems Security program, a highly recognized and awarded team in the Electronic Solutions Business Sector. As a Facility Security Officer, you will work with all levels of leadership, as well as both internal and external customers to support a variety of interesting and dynamic programs. This role provides onsite support for the site\xe2\x80\x99s collateral security program.
The candidate must exercise discretion and independent judgement in performing the following tasks:

• Interpret Government and internal company policies, develop, and implement security plans and procedures utilizing the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as well as any other specific programmatic instruction manuals
• Full understanding of program security requirements
• Provides security guidance to company personnel and advises Senior Management
• Responsible for direct supervision of security staff
• Completes appropriate documentation according to company and government directives
• Conducts investigations of non-compliance issues and reviews all security violations
• Submit all reports to CSA to include: Adverse Information, Suspicious contacts, and reports of Loss, Compromise or Suspected compromise
• Develops and implements improved methods of inspections, audits, and analysis of security functions to determine performance and cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for Security reviews to include: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) visits and formal self\xe2\x80\x90inspections overseeing implementation/completion of corrective action plans.
• Conduct general and program specific briefings.
• Responsible for compliance of Security Practice and Procedures (SPP).
• Participation in the development and execution of security education programs.
• Ensuring Closed area requirements are met and ultimately certifying physical construction paperwork
• Knowledgeable on International requirements to include: Government to Government shipments, Foreign Visitor requirements, and Export compliance.
• Along with the Asset Protection Manager, establishes and maintains physical security systems, plant protection, contingency plans and emergency response.
• Provide support as necessary during emergencies
• Participate as a team member in the local Crisis Management Team, Site Leadership Team and Insider Threat Local Counsel

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• National Industrial Security Program (NISP) experience
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment
• Customer focused, excellent communicator (written and verbal), and ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Top Secret Security Clearance eligibility
• Experience managing others

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Previous experience with DISS, NISS, and SIMS
• Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities Certificate (via CDSE)

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it\xe2\x80\x99s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts \xe2\x80\x93 defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team\xe2\x80\x94making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems\xe2\x80\x99 game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere \xe2\x80\x93 from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact \xe2\x80\x93 for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.