Facility Security Officer

# Job Description Summary

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

The Facility Security Officer will be responsible for administering the government security program at the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, ensuring compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives. The incumbent will serve as a technical expert in regulatory requirements, developing business policies, procedures, and training for the security program.

# Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

- Participate in and lead organization security initiatives.

- Manage all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program.

- Provide guidance on security matters to employees.

- Maintain liaison with government and customer security organizations.

- Manage classified information accountability.

- Partner with the Digital Technology Security Team to ensure regulatory compliance.

- Perform as the site Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian.

- Develop crisis management and business continuity plans.

- Provide regulatory security education and awareness programs.

- Collaborate with other GE businesses, defense industry colleagues, and security associations.

- Serve as the primary interface with GE Vernova and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DSCA).

- Provide oversight of all classified programs, including COMSEC, DD254 management, and security training.

- Manage Personnel Security (PERSEC) functions, including clearance processing and maintenance.

- Coordinate inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Supervise and manage classified guards to ensure the security of classified information and assets.

- Lead the Insider Threat program, identifying and mitigating potential threats to national security.

- Manage room access and classified escorts to ensure the secure handling of classified information.

- Perform Industrial Security Specialist responsibilities, including the administration of security procedures and protocols.

- Develop and implement security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Conduct security training and awareness programs to educate employees on security protocols and procedures.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an FSO, Assistant FSO, DCSA Industrial Security Representative or comparable work in classified spaces.

- Working knowledge of NISPOM, UL-2050, and COMSEC requirements.

- Understanding of security databases such as NBIS, DISS, and NISS.

- Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have a current or active Secret Clearance with an ability to attain a Top Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

- Willingness to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Desired Characteristics

- In-depth knowledge of NISPOM, UL-2050, COMSEC, and other government security regulations.

- COMSEC Custodian training certificate

- FSO certification through DCSA

- Compliance focus with ability to enforce industrial security requirements.

- 10+ years of experience in corporate or government security roles.

- Strong business analysis, problem-solving, and strategy development skills.

- Familiarity with RMF, eMASS, and SIMS applications.

- Experience developing and implementing OPSEC plans.

- Knowledge of Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems.

- Experience with Closed Area construction requirements.

- Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

- Strong analytical skills with ability to manage risk and uncertainty.

- Military experience in classified spaces, such as:

- SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) management

- Classified operations and security procedures

- Experience with classified communications and networks

- Familiarity with military security regulations and protocols (e.g. DoD 5200.2-R, DoD 8500.2)

- Prior service in a military intelligence, security, or operations role

The base pay range for this position is $83,600-$139,200. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 9/16/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes