Facility Security Officer

Accountabilities

• • Administer personnel security clearance processes, including initial submissions, periodic reinvestigations, electronic fingerprinting, status tracking, and follow-up with employees and managers.
  • Maintain personnel security documentation, files, clearance records, suitability rosters, and Facility Clearance (FCL) documentation in accordance with DCSA and government requirements.
  • Provide personnel suitability processing support and coordinate requirements with applicable federal agencies or components.
  • Conduct and document new-hire security briefings, exit debriefings, high-side nominations, special briefings, and other contract-specific onboarding activities.
  • Monitor annual refresher training and required security documentation through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Investigate and report security incidents and Insider Threat matters in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Advise employees on personnel, administrative, compliance, and incident-related reporting obligations.
  • Interpret government security policies and translate requirements into effective security plans, procedures, and instructions.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with DCSA and other federal security representatives to facilitate information sharing, incident resolution, and Insider Threat response.
  • Lead and support DCSA Annual Self-Inspections and prepare for formal DCSA Security Reviews, ensuring satisfactory or better inspection outcomes.
  • Develop, maintain, and update security plans, procedures, instructions, and security education materials.
  • Participate in the development and delivery of initial and annual security training programs.
  • Supervise day-to-day security activities and enforce applicable government and organizational security policies.
  • Manage collateral access control activities, including badges, access cards, visit requests, and related requirements.
  • Support Human Resources, Contracts, and Proposal teams on security-related matters.
  • Manage security programs and requirements across multiple sites throughout the United States.
  • Maintain security onboarding processes capable of supporting more than 300 employees and independent contractors across geographically dispersed locations.
  • Perform additional duties and security-related activities as assigned.

  Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a Facility Security Officer or 5+ years as an Assistant Facility Security Officer.
  • 7+ years of experience supporting government contracting environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Completion of STEPP’s FSO Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities certification, or ability to complete it within 3 months of starting.
  • Strong understanding of the government contract lifecycle and federal security and information assurance processes.
  • Practical knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 / NISPOM and DoD and federal agency security requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide personnel security guidance consistent with applicable adjudicative guidelines.
  • Experience protecting and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
  • Experience using DISS, NISS, NBIS, eAPP, and ACCS.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage security onboarding and compliance requirements for a large, geographically distributed workforce.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with corporate executives, employees, government representatives, and other stakeholders regarding security requirements and compliance status.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel throughout the United States as required.
  • Ability to work independently from a dedicated home-office workspace during standard business hours, with occasional early morning or evening support when business needs require it.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, and perform occasional bending, reaching, or kneeling.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds when necessary.

  Benefits

  • Annual salary range of $65,000–$80,000.
  • 100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Roth IRA option.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Various employee perks and discounts.
  • Remote work-from-home arrangement.
  • Opportunity to support complex federal security programs across multiple locations.
  • Exposure to DCSA, NISPOM, personnel security, Insider Threat, and federal contract security operations.