Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

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Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced Industrial Security professional to assume the role of Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) at its Cedar Rapids, IA location.  This position is responsible for assisting the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in coordinating, interpreting, implementing, and enforcing Security policies and procedures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agency directives.

We are seeking an AFSO having a minimum of six years industrial security experience with possessing facilities.  This position will be responsible for helping to maintain the facility’s industrial security program and serve as the primary point of contact in reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to maintain compliance with the NISPOM Rule 32 CFR part 117.

** This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. **

What YOU will do:

• You will review and preparing DD254s

• You will assist with annual the annual Self Inspection

• You will conduct security education, awareness, and training

• You will prepare for security compliance reviews/audits (internal and external)

• You will maintain accountability and control of classified documents, COMSEC material and equipment

• You will administer security briefings and debriefings

• You will conduct administrative inquiries and investigations, and coordinating appropriate follow-up actions

• You will collect data for metrics and analysis

Qualifications you must have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• Successful candidates must have a comprehensive knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and an active Top-Secret clearance, or the ability to have a Top- Secret clearance reinstated. 

• Completion of DCSA Facility Security Officer coursework for Possessing Facilities

• Knowledge and understanding of Open Storage Area construction standards

• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of personnel  

• Must be a team player and able to prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Working knowledge of NISS, DISS, eAPP, Security information management software, access control systems.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.         

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation: inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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