Alternate Contractor Special Security Officer - Onsite

Nashua, NHFull-time$67.4k–$115kPosted Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility100% of the time.

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

Join a dynamic and well versed security team that provides support across several Business Areas within BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector. The opportunity to be part of the security team, in one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, offers a motivated professional a unique entry point to work across a broad range of activities supporting a diverse portfolio.

BAE Systems is looking to hire an Alternate Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO) to support Contractor Special Security Officers (CSSOs) for multiple programs executed out of our Nashua, NH campus. As the ACSSO, you will work closely with security management and assigned program staff on all aspects of special program security.

In this Alternate Contractor Special Security Officer (ACSSO) position you will make impacts in the following ways;

Administer clearance/access; review submittal packages prior to submission to customer and refer unusual packages to supervisor.
Administer security guidelines; work with technical and physical specialist, facilities engineers, and program managers to establish required physical security requirements and have them installed.
Read blueprints, contract standards for security and various manuals and directives and ensure appropriate application.
Administer Security Practices and Procedures (SPP) for programs and apply industrial security requirements; interpret most requirements from SPP or ISM and implement it with little supervision.
Address daily security tasks. (e.g., changing combinations, instructions for guards, courier/destruction activities, arranging support/security for moves, etc.)
May prepare and present basic security briefings.
Coordinate between program management and other functions to ensure security guidelines are properly implemented and executed and establish a clear relationship of roles and duties.
May assist program managers and Division/Group executives by knowing the business area, being involved in new business development from a security perspective. Coordinate between program management and other functions to ensure security guidelines are properly implemented and executed.
Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statues, and regulations as well as company policies and directives.
Investigate security incidents, violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken.
Ensure Customer compliance requirements are met, maintain 100% readiness for inspections, and assist customers with inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 2 or more years of security experience relative to the position and a minimum of a high school diploma.
  • A current, ACTIVE Secret security clearance AND ability to obtain Top Secret is required
  • Demonstrate understanding of the DoD SAP Manuals.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated application of the U.S. Government security standards.
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
  • Willing to undergo a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Active Top Secret clearance


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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