Specialist Lead, Risk and Compliance Services (AFSO)

Deloitte
Deloitte

Compliance / Regulatory

United States · Virginia, USA · Arlington, VA, USA

USD 103,900-173,300 / year

Posted on Jul 7, 2026

Position Summary

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Assistant Facility Security Officer Specialist Lead to support security operations for classified, Controlled Unclassified Information, agency-sensitive, and Public Trust programs. This role administers National Industrial Security Program requirements, implements security procedures and controls, and applies strong physical security knowledge for DoD classified facilities, including secure area operations, access controls, facility safeguards, and inspection readiness. The role partners with Deloitte account teams, engagement leaders, other internal divisions (Enterprise Solutions), and government stakeholders.

Work you'll do

As a Specialist Lead, Risk and Compliance Services on the GPS Security team, you will be responsible for…

  • Administer National Industrial Security Program requirements for classified, Controlled Unclassified Information, agency-sensitive, and Public Trust programs
  • Implement security procedures and controls for Department of Defense classified facilities, including secure area operations, access controls, and facility safeguards
  • Support inspection readiness, self-inspections, corrective action tracking, and physical security compliance activities across classified environments
  • Partner with Deloitte account teams, engagement leaders, Enterprise Solutions, subcontractors, and government stakeholders to support program security requirements
  • Support security activities across the contract lifecycle, from proposal support through contract closeout

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

At Deloitte, GPS Security is an internal operations team providing a range of security services. We help Deloitte professionals navigate security protocols from proposals, through the contract, to contract close out. Our clients are other Deloitte professionals. Our team members work collaboratively and apply their specialized knowledge and skills to think proactively to provide a holistic customer-centric experience for our Deloitte professionals and external clients.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; an associate degree plus work experience may be considered
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information access, as required
  • Completion of the Facility Security Officer Program Management for Possessing Facilities training
  • Experience supporting classified operations in a rapid-response, customer-focused, results-driven team environment
  • Experience supporting industrial security disciplines, including personnel security, physical security for Department of Defense classified facilities, information security, operations security, insider threat, incident management, classified document control, courier requirements, North Atlantic Treaty Organization requirements, international visit requests, and onsite classified meeting support
  • Experience overseeing open storage area operations, including access authorization, visitor control, safeguarding procedures, end-of-day checks, alarm response, self-inspections, audits, reports, corrective action tracking, and preparation for government security reviews or inspections
  • Experience establishing Facility Clearances, processing Facility Clearance packages, completing Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Form 147 submissions, drafting, coordinating, or processing DD Form 254 documentation, and supporting personnel security clearance processes in Request for Action, Defense Information System for Security, National Industrial Security System, and National Background Investigation Services
  • Ability to travel 10-15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency vulnerability assessments, government inspections, customer security reviews, corrective action planning, or continuous monitoring across classified programs
  • Experience partnering with business leaders, engagement teams, subcontractors, and government security officials to implement security requirements
  • Knowledge of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence mitigation concepts, security classification guides, Special Access Programs, Sensitive Compartmented Information, counterintelligence, foreign travel safety, or business assurance programs
  • Relevant security certifications such as Certified Special Security Officer, Personnel Security Officer, Industrial Security Professional, Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, SAP Program Coordinator, or Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Center for Development of Security Excellence credentials
  • Experience supporting Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility operations, Secure Internet Protocol Router Network authorization or compliance packages, novation, contract transitions, or facility clearance changes

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Virginia and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $103,900 to $173,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.
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