The Company
Overview and Operations
Hanwha Philly Shipyard, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the United States' premier commercial shipbuilding facilities. As of 2025, it operates as a subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group, following its acquisition in December 2024. The shipyard is situated on the site of the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and has played a pivotal role in revitalizing American shipbuilding for commercial and government maritime needs.
The shipyard is renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, which has seen over $350 million in capital investment since 1997. It boasts a highly skilled workforce and advanced shipbuilding technologies, enabling it to deliver high-quality, Jones Act-compliant vessels. The Jones Act mandates that ships transporting goods between U.S. ports be built in the United States, and Hanwha Philly Shipyard has delivered approximately 50% of all large ocean-going Jones Act commercial ships since 2000
The shipyard specializes in the construction of:
In recent years, the shipyard has expanded its portfolio to include government contracts, such as the National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD). These vessels serve dual roles in training and emergency response, showcasing the shipyard’s growing strategic importance.
The acquisition by Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean has brought a new era of innovation and global integration. Hanwha Ocean, one of South Korea’s “Big Three” shipbuilders, brings decades of experience in building advanced vessels, including LNG carriers, destroyers, and submarines. Hanwha Systems contributes cutting-edge defense and smart technologies, positioning the shipyard to support both commercial and defense maritime sectors.
Opportunity
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is entering a transformative era. With strong leadership, a clear vision, and the backing of a global industrial powerhouse, it is poised to become a strategic asset in both commercial and defense shipbuilding. Its modernization efforts, workforce development programs, and potential role in Navy programs like the Constellation-class frigates underscore its growing national importance.
Purpose of the Position
This is a rare and career-defining opportunity for a Facility Security Officer to stand up and lead the security function for Hanwha Philly Shipyard, newly acquired by Hanwha Defense as they build out their DoD business. The FSO will be a boots-on-the-ground role in Philadelphia, with the mandate to build and shape a full-scope security program — from FCL and FOCI mitigation to classified/unclassified infrastructure, COMSEC, Insider Threat, and more. The FSO will maintain and administer policies and procedures for active programs in all security disciplines as required by NISPOM, FOCI Mitigations, DoD, Navy, and Program Security Classification guides.
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to stand up and manage a compliant and mission-ready security program.
Year One Critical Success Factors
The Candidate: Experience and Professional Quals
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