Also called: FSO, Industrial security specialist, Security clearance manager
Manages security clearances and classified-information protection at a defense company.
FSOs process employees' clearance paperwork, run security briefings, guard vaults where classified documents are stored, and handle inspections from the government. Every cleared company needs one, so jobs exist all over the country.
Estimate; varies by company size and clearance level.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's often preferred; required DCSA FSO training and certifications like ISP.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business.
Growing about average. No BLS category; steady demand tied to cleared defense work.
Medium risk for 10 years. Clearance systems and continuous vetting automate paperwork; training and incident handling stay human.
Classes: Government / Civics, Computer applications, Business.
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