Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Facility Security Officer / Contract Special Security Officer (CSSO)
Oversee security compliance and operations for national security programs
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will administer comprehensive security programs, ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives, and maintain a fully compliant program that meets DCSA inspection standards. You will manage security activities across multiple programs, conduct self‑inspections, prepare for government audits, and collaborate with stakeholders to safeguard classified information and maintain compliance with classified systems. • Administer security programs in line with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and ICDs. • Ensure compliance with DCSA inspection standards. • Manage security activities across multiple national‑security programs. • Conduct self‑inspections and prepare for government audits. • Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain classified system compliance. • Safeguard classified information through proper handling, storage, and transmission. • Apply personnel security expertise for clearance processing and reinvestigations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸security admin
- ▸compliance
- ▸program management
- ▸self‑inspections
- ▸audit prep
- ▸clearance processing
What You Bring
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing security programs under NISPOM and ICDs, has completed the mandatory FSO Management Course, and is familiar with DCSA inspections. Strong knowledge of personnel security processes—including clearance processing, onboarding, and reinvestigations—combined with excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities is required. Additional desired qualifications include broad experience with government security regulations, familiarity with NGA security protocols, and proven problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail in implementing security policies. The position is based in Chantilly, VA, and requires an active Top Secret SCI clearance (or the ability to obtain one with a polygraph). It is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which delivers resources and services to U.S. government customers across defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental domains. • Complete the mandatory FSO Management Course. • Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. • Possess familiarity with NGA security protocols and federal government agencies.
Requirements
- ▸fso management
- ▸nispom
- ▸ts/sci
- ▸leadership
- ▸nga protocols
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
Parsons offers a salary range of $86,700 to $151,700 and a best‑in‑class benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.
Work Environment
Onsite