Facility Security Officer (FSO)

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will oversee all aspects of the Company's security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) in cooperation with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

The FSO will be responsible for managing policies and programs related to personnel clearances, security education and training, facility clearances, asset protection, FOCI, NISP reporting, visits/meetings, inspections/SVA, derivative classification and marking, and transmission of material.

Ensure that the facility meets all requirements of the National Security Program by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Facility Security Officer (FSO)

• Establish and maintain Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP).
• Process, manage, and train cleared personnel.
• Prepare and conduct security training, briefings and de-briefings.
• Working knowledge of NISS, DISS, e-APP, NBIS and DIAS systems.
• Lead participant in DCSA inspections/security reviews.
• Coordinating and conducting periodic self-inspections related to the activity, information, system, and conditions of the overall security program, to include the insider threat program.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining the departmental policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Processes requests for visits and assures that visitor logs are maintained.
• Maintains facility access control and personnel badging.
• Investigate incidents and security violations, conduct administrative inquiries (AI), and submit reports as required.
• Manage Sponsor’s safeguarding requirements for secure work areas
• Provide expert security advice and assistance to API Staff, Contractors, and our Sponsors.
• Ownership and renewal of PO Box access, yearly; send and retrieve documents and packages as needed.
• Supporting ISSM efforts to implement the system’s security program and policies for assigned areas of responsibility. FSO will be fully integrated into every aspect of the RMF process.
• Participation in Insider Threat Committee. Ensuring insider threat awareness is addressed within the security program.
• Reviewing, testing, and approving the organization’s contingency plan.

COMSEC Custodian

Holds the title of COMSEC (Communications Security) Custodian and performs related duties on a regular and ongoing basis. Accounts for all COMSEC materials at the Company's facility, the movement of these materials in and out of the company's facility, and provides required reports to the assigned Government agency.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate must have the ability to work independently and also interact as part of the Security Team.

Secret level security clearance required.

Education and/or Experience

High School or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 2-3 years year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have experience with understanding government contracting requirements and the NISPOM.

Computer Skills

Ability to effectively use office computers and Microsoft office software for word processing, spreadsheets; i.e., Excel, Microsoft Word, Project, etc.

Other Skills and Abilities

Willingness and ability to be successfully processed for a Government Security Clearance.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000