Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position that may require working irregular hours when applicable.

Job Overview

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for the day-to-day administration, implementation, and oversight of the company's industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable Department of War (DoW) security requirements, and other applicable U.S. Government security regulations and contractual requirements. The FSO serves as a point of contact for industrial security matters and advises management and employees on requirements for safeguarding classified information. The FSO establishes and maintains security processes, provides security training, manages personnel security requirements, coordinates security reporting, conducts self-inspections, and supports DCSA assessments and reviews. The position requires sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply NISPOM requirements to the company's specific operations. The FSO 1 works under established procedures and supervision while developing practical knowledge of NISPOM Requirements.

Essential Functions

Administer and maintain the company's facility security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and applicable government security requirements.
Serve as the primary advisor to company management regarding industrial security requirements, risks, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions.
Maintain, and implement security policies, procedures, and Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) applicable to the facility's classified operations.
Maintain appropriate controls to protect classified information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, theft, or compromise.
Manage personnel security requirements, including security clearance eligibility, access authorization, nondisclosure agreements, security briefings, debriefings, and applicable personnel reporting requirements.
Conduct required initial, refresher, special, and termination/debriefing security briefings.
Manage, track, and maintain industrial security records, personnel security actions, training, visit requests, classified information accountability, and other security program requirements. Identify, document, and report security incidents, adverse information, suspicious contacts, and other reportable matters in accordance with applicable requirements.
Coordinate classified visits, meetings, information transfers, and other security-related activities.
Maintain appropriate procedures for the handling, safeguarding, transmission, storage, reproduction, destruction, and accountability of classified information, as applicable to the facility.
Conduct and document the required annual self-inspection and track corrective actions to closure.
Prepare the organization for DCSA security reviews, assessments, inspections, and other government engagements.
Monitor changes to NISPOM requirements and assess their impact on the company's security program.
Coordinate with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives and other government security officials as appropriate.
Work closely with Insider Threat, Information System Security, export control, physical security, human resources, contracts, legal, and program personnel when security requirements overlap.
Recognize potential security issues and escalates them appropriately.
Support COMSEC activities, including accountability, safeguarding, training, and documentation.
Support OPSEC activities, training, and implementation of established protective measures.
Work with team when interpreting unusual or complex NIPSOM requirements.
Maintain required FSO training and professional knowledge of NISPOM requirements and related security policies.
Promote a strong security culture and ensure employees understand their individual responsibilities for protecting classified information.
Perform other industrial security duties necessary to maintain the facility's Facility Clearance (FCL) and classified operations.