Assistant Facilities Security Office (AFSO)
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a highly motivated and organized Assistant Facilities Security Officer (AFSO) to join our Strategic Operations, Analysis and Research (SOAR) security program in support of U.S. Department of War programs in Santa Barbara, CA.
About the role
The right candidate will have previous experience as an FSO, AFSO, CPSO, Security Manager, or military security manager, with experience working with federal/government agencies or defense contractors. The qualified candidate must have an active DoD security clearance at the Secret level and must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist with security in-processing for all new employees, including orientation for company policies and clearance application submissions for uncleared employees
- Submit visit access requests (VARs) using Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS)
- Assist with performing status checks on current investigations, determining upcoming reinvestigation dates, and relaying the information back to the employee
- Assist the Facilities Security Officer (FSO) with conducting security self-inspections, physical security surveys, and threat/vulnerability assessments
- Assist FSO with document control, inventory, and safeguarding of documents
- Assist the FSO with conducting and presenting security presentations to staff members
- Track and ensure security education trainings are current
- Administer COMSEC account including single secure phone
Requirements
- High school diploma and 6-8 years of related experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience
- Must have an active Secret security clearance and must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
- Experience working with federal/government agencies or defense contractors
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
- Ability to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner
Preferred Qualifications
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five to seven years of related experience (experience can consist of any time spent as an FSO, AFSO, CPSO, Security Manager, or military security manager)
- Previous working knowledge of DISS and SF86s
- Previous working knowledge of NBIS
- Previous working knowledge of DD254s
- Working experience with Access Commander
Pay
Pay ranges from $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree, and any special skills and knowledge.
Benefits
ARA offers competitive benefits that address employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits.
About the company
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, ARA currently employs over 2,000 professionals across offices in the United States and Canada. The company provides expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA’s culture fosters creativity, initiative, and innovation. Employees are eligible for contributions through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), aligning company success with employee growth. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit,” reflects the ARA experience.