Assistant Facilities Security Officer (AFSO)

The Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an immediate opening for an on-site and full-time Assistant Facilities Security Officer (AFSO). The qualified candidate will have 4-5 years of previous experience in a security management role or other related experience (FSO, AFSO, CPSO, Security Manager, or military security manager). The qualified candidate must be eligible to apply for, receive and maintain a DoD clearance level at the Secret level.

Security Tasks includes, but are not limited to:

• Assist with security in-processing for all new employees including orientation for company policies and clearance application submissions for uncleared employees
• Submit visit access requests (VARs) using Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS)
• Assist with performing status checks on current investigations, determining upcoming reinvestigations dates, and relaying the information back to the employee
• Assisting the Facilities Security Officer (FSO) with conducting security self-inspections, physical security surveys, and threat/vulnerability assessments.
• Assist the FSO with conducting and presenting security presentations to staff members
• Security Education: track and ensure trainings are current
• COMSEC: administer COMSEC account including ViPer and STE phone

Requirements:

• High school diploma and 4-5 years of related experience.
• Must be eligible for a DoD Secret security clearance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Experience working with federal/government agencies or defense contractors
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
• Ability to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner

Desired Qualifications:

•  Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five to seven years of related experience.  Experience can consist of any time spent as a FSO, AFSO, CPSO, Security Manager, or military security manager
• Previous working knowledge of DISS and SF86s
• Previous working knowledge of DD254s
• Working experience with Access Commander