Facilities Security Officer

We are looking to add a Facility Security Officer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are ready to have an immediate impact, we would like to hear from you. 

This position requires U.S. citizenship and minimum active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access.

In this position, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of site security program consistent with all regulatory and government policies. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all Physical and Perimeter Security as well as managing the facility’s Personnel and Industrial Security programs and ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD254), and other applicable policies/directives. As the site FSO you will work closely with our Security Team, and various agencies to organize and maintain the company’s facility clearance and accreditation.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for site personnel and physical security operations to include but may not be limited to onsite facilities, offsite and remote locations as needed.
• Use a risk-management based approach for the implementation of the security program.
• Process and protect personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive, personal information with regards to reporting responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Enforce Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) security requirements embedded in our federal contracts, related to federal client-designated CUI/sensitive information and personnel security program requirements.
• Review Program Protection Plans and provide technical insight on any necessary additions or improvements as required.
• Prepare, maintain, and protect official records auditable by U.S. Government representatives.
• Manage access of support vendors, consultants, and contactors to secure facilities.
• Interact with functional business units, senior management, and government representatives.
• Liaison with local and federal law enforcement, federal investigators, and emergency response personnel where necessary.
• Interpret and administer existing policies and assist with developing, documenting, implementing, and communicating revisions to existing policies or new policies, processes, and procedures and training.
• Provide continuing education and training programs such as briefings and newsletters.
• Manage foreign travel security and reporting program in an effective manner for employees that travel frequently to various locations.
• Track security clearance investigations and perform administrative support functions to include DISS and eAPP administration and outgoing visit requests.
• Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training for site personnel.
• Process necessary badge requests for employees and update physical security control systems.
• Review the details and requirements issued in formal DD254 contracts Review of required forms, process and screen of security forms (SF86, SF85) of various background investigations, and associated paperwork for accuracy.
• Conduct annual self-inspections for the entire facility as well as any Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access.
• Practical knowledge of and experience with eAPP, NBIS, NISS, and DISS.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing security duties in an environment subject to NISP guidance and DCSA background investigations.
• Professional experience as an FSO or CPSO and a proven track record of managing a highly successful NISP progra