Contracts and Facility Security Officer

Job Title: Contracts and Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. Our mission relies on valuing people first! We are committed to recruiting, growing, and retaining top talent supporting the intelligence community and special operations. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Job Summary:

The Contracts and Facility Security Officer (FSO) combines responsibilities for overseeing security clearance processes and safeguarding classified information with contract management and financial analysis duties. The Contracts and FSO role requires expertise in both government contracting and facility security

Primary Responsibilities:

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Responsibilities

• Administer personnel security clearance processes, including coordinating initial submissions, periodic reinvestigations, and security paperwork completion.
• Ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other relevant security policies.
• Maintain security documentation, classified holdings, and facility clearance level (FCL) documentation in accordance with DCSA standards.
• Provide security briefings, debriefings, and exit interviews, and conduct security incident investigations.
• Manage secure facilities and access control systems, including badges, access cards, and visit requests.
• Develop and deliver annual refresher training and assist in DCSA audit preparation.
• Collaborate with HR, Contracts, and Proposal teams on security needs and requirements.
• Interpret government policies to create and implement security plans and procedures, maintaining effective control of classified systems and documents.

Contracts & Program Control Responsibilities

• Support the full contract lifecycle, including review, negotiation, and closeout for government and commercial contracts.
• Analyze prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and internal policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, bid/no-bid analysis, and participate in strategic planning for proposals and contract negotiations.
• Support project financial management by reviewing pricing submissions, budget forecasts, and contract burn rates.
• Develop and maintain reports to track program costs, employee and subcontractor labor, and materials costs.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collaborating with finance and project managers on billing and reconciliations.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, provide support on compliance matters, and oversee contract administration.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation in corporate management systems, ensuring updates align with financial and reporting requirements.
• Support audit requests by providing necessary contract deliverables and assisting with process improvements.
• Develop estimates-at-complete (EACs) and estimates-to-complete (ETCs) for contracts and manage contract deliverables.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Security Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in security and/or government contracting roles, including 3+ years as an FSO or in a security-focused position.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance preferred.
• Certifications: FSO certification required. Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities within 12 months if not already certified.
• Systems: Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint, JPAS/DISS, NISS, Scattered Castles, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, GSAR, NISPOM, and handling of classified and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional Skills: Experience with government proposals, contract structures, risk management, and compliance reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in proposal and bid preparation, GSA schedules, and contract modifications.
• Experience in programmatic financial analysis and project management within the government contracting sector.

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