Job Description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

Position Summary: Spectrum Control, Inc. has an opening for an engaging, self-motivated security professional to join its Global Trade & Security team as the Corporate Security Manager & FSO. In this high-visibility role, you’ll lead the corporate National Industrial Security Program (NISP), mentor part-time FSOs/AFSOs across multiple cleared sites, develop and deliver training and outreach, support DCSA and other Agency assessments, and conduct internal security reviews and investigations. You’ll help safeguard our people, facilities, assets, and information. FOCI experience is preferred.

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $150,000.00 annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate FSO & Security Program Leadership: As the corporate FSO, this position owns corporate NISP compliance and is required to maintain security policies/procedures and implement local site compliance with government and company requirements for safeguarding information and physical security of facilities. Manage the security program for the facilities by maintaining its clearance as well as help employees obtain and maintain personnel security clearances.
• Reporting & Governance: Prepare/submit FCL actions (e.g., change conditions, sponsorship packages), suspicious contact and other required reports; maintain program metrics and leadership briefings.
• Site Oversight & Mentoring Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO). Plays a critical role in security education, training and awareness, in threat awareness and counterintelligence. Guides and mentors part-time FSOs/AFSOs at cleared sites; standardize practices, track compliance, and drive corrective actions following self-inspections and DCSA reviews.
• Internal Assessments: Plan and work with the sites on security self-inspections, security reviews, and readiness assessments; close findings and continuously improve controls.
• Training & Outreach: Conduct security education and awareness for all levels; deliver role-based training and outreach to strengthen culture and readiness.
• Investigations: Lead security investigations (incidents, violations, suspicious activities) and coordinate response with internal partners and government stakeholders as appropriate. Support trade compliance and legal investigations when required, and, when necessary, assist in the preparation of voluntary disclosures.
• Controlled Information: In addition to monitoring and managing classified program information, assist with processes and Technology Control Plans (TCPs) related to CUI and ITAR/EAR export-controlled technical data in collaboration with Global Trade Compliance and IT/Cyber.
• Liaison: Coordinate with DCSA and other government representatives; utilize Government systems (DISS/NBIS/NISS and others) as well as related internal tools for personnel/facility workflows.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience: 7–10 years of progressive security management experience (aerospace/defense/government contracting preferred) and FSO experience in cleared industry; multi-site oversight a plus.
• Clearance: Active DoD Secret required
• Certifications (preferred): CPP®, PSP®, or ISP®.
• FOCI experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Team-first leader who mentors junior teammates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and outreach skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Experience coordinating with DCSA and government security representatives.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and crisis-management skills.
• Organized self-starter; works independently with general guidance; flexible, dedicated, and quality-driven
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Strong business acumen, Risk based decision maker
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.);
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve general to moderately complex problems
• Demonstrated application of industry business practices and concepts

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role based near Marlborough, MA or Fairview, PA (other cleared site locations considered); onsite presence at corporate office and other cleared sites as needed.
• Travel required throughout the year to U.S. cleared sites for security support, assessments, training, and compliance activities.
• Occasional after-hours response for time-sensitive security matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected].

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization.


Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers.


Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.

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