Hybrid Personnel Security Manager – FSO

at Kentro

• Job title: Personnel Security Manager – FSO
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, McLean, United States

About the role

• Personnel Security Manager managing security program and team at Kentro. Ensuring compliance with security requirements and process improvements in a government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• 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