Office Manager / Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Specter Aerospace•Peabody, MA

6d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office Manager / Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) is a trusted, onsite role responsible for day-to-day office and facility operations while supporting the company’s industrial security program. This position also provides direct executive and customer coordination support, ensuring smooth communication, follow-through, and operational readiness. The role will scale with the company and support future facility growth initiatives. About Specter Aerospace Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial applications. Specter is headquartered in Peabody, MA, just north of Boston, where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations, commercial customers, and private funding, Specter is a growing aerospace and defense startup. Close relationships with MIT, Notre Dame, AFRL, NRL, ANL, and other research organizations provide access to cutting-edge developments, facilities, and personnel. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production. Why This Role Matters This role is foundational to the company’s operations, executive effectiveness, and security posture. The Office Manager / AFSO ensures facilities run smoothly, leaders stay focused, customers are supported professionally, and security requirements are consistently met as the company grows.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
3+ years of experience in office management, facilities operations, executive support, or administrative leadership
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through
Professional communication skills and comfort interacting with executives, customers, vendors, and government personnel
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a secure, fast-paced environment
Willingness to work onsite

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting industrial security programs or cleared environments
Familiarity with NISPOM / DCSA requirements (or willingness to learn)
Experience managing visitor control, access, and classified environments
Prior experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance programs
COMSEC experience or willingness to train as Alternate COMSEC Manager

Responsibilities

Manage daily office operations to ensure the facility is fully functional, secure, and professional at all times
Coordinate property maintenance, repairs, and service calls with vendors and building management
Maintain office supplies, breakroom stock, and general facility inventory
Manage incoming and outgoing deliveries, shipments, and logistics
Coordinate office catering, meetings, and onsite events
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, service providers, and facility partners
Coordinate and manage all onsite visitors, vendors, and VIP engagements
Process incoming and outgoing visit requests in accordance with security requirements
Ensure proper badging, escorting, and visitor controls are followed
Support executive, customer, and government visits, ensuring a professional and compliant experience
Provide administrative and operational support to executive leadership as needed
Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and follow-ups with customers, vendors, and external partners
Track action items from executive meetings and ensure timely follow-through with internal teams and external stakeholders
Serve as a professional point of contact for customer and vendor communications when appropriate
Assist leadership with preparation and coordination for customer meetings, site visits, and briefings
Serve as Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supporting the Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Assist with personnel clearance processing, visit requests, and clearance tracking
Support classified information handling and classified material inventories
Assist in preparing for DCSA security inspections and internal self-inspections
Help maintain industrial security documentation, logs, and compliance artifacts
Potentially serve as Alternate COMSEC Manager, if assigned
Coordinate onboarding logistics for new employees (badging, access, workspace setup)
Order equipment, supplies, and materials required for new hires
Support HR and leadership with administrative coordination as needed
Assist leadership with planning and coordination of future facility expansions or upgrades
Support logistics and execution for facility build-outs, moves, or renovations
Help track facility assets and classified and non-classified inventories