Facility Security Officer

About the Company

About PowerusPowerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

About the Role

Position OverviewPowerus is seeking a Facility Security Officer to establish and maintain the company's facility clearance and industrial security program under 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM). This role establishes and runs that program for classified work under 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM). Protection of unclassified CUI is handled by the cybersecurity compliance program, with which this role coordinates.

Responsibilities

• MissionOur mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.
• Why Join PowerusPowerus supports defense programs that require cleared personnel and a cleared facility. The company is establishing its facility clearance and industrial security program.
• Key Responsibilities
• Obtain and maintain the company's facility clearance
• Manage personnel security clearances, including initiation, reinvestigation, and reporting
• Maintain security procedures in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117
• Conduct security briefings, training, and self-inspections
• Manage visitor control, classified visits, and access controls
• Coordinate with DCSA and government security representatives
• Support insider threat and foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) requirements
• Advise program teams on DD Form 254 security requirements

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Charlotte, NC
• Experience as a Facility Security Officer or Assistant FSO
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM)
• Experience with DISS and NBIS
• Completion of DCSA FSO training or ability to complete it on hire
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Required Skills

Not specified.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience establishing a new facility clearance
• Experience with FOCI mitigation
• Experience maintaining a facility clearance through acquisitions or ownership changes
• ISP certification
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance
• What We Look ForCandidates should have held FSO or Assistant FSO responsibility at a cleared facility through at least one DCSA security review.

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity StatementPowerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.