Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

About the role

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in all areas of security administration and coordination of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), promoting adherence to 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117 (32 CFR Part 117), the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

Responsibilities

• Adequately adhere to all requirements as stated in the 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, and ESA’s policies and security standards, practices, and procedures.
• Assist the FSO with administering the ESA Security Program, to include physical security requirements, employee and visitor badge identification, incident response, reporting, and insider threat program requirements.
• Make critical security decisions concerning high value contracts and implement security procedures that prevent unauthorized access to company facilities or information.
• Primary responsibility for Document Control and Accountability, Closed Area management, and safeguarding practices.
• Report security issues to the FSO and ESA’s Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) per NISPOM requirements.
• Assist with implementation of local security procedures and processes as necessary.
• Aid in security education, insider threat awareness, initial briefing for cleared employees, and training activities for facility management, personnel, and others, as appropriate.
• Coordinate Security Program support to include self-assessments for continued security program efficiency, NISPOM compliance, and preparation for formal government security inspections.
• Identify, document, and present solutions to address unique local threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement Incident Response plans, vulnerability assessments, and maintenance procedures.
• Assist in executing the requirements set forth in the Technology Control Plan (TCP) for foreign visitors.

Requirements

• Education - Bachelor Required (4 years functional experience may substitute)
• Experience Required: Functional (Using Skill Set): 3-5 years Industry: 3-5 years Must have or be able to obtain STEPP/DCSA required FSO Certification and Insider Threat training.
• Experience Preferred: Management: 1-3 years COMSEC experience preferred. (Dependent on location) Have COMSEC Custodian certificate or be able to attend and complete IAEC-2112 COMSEC Training Course.
• Experience developing and implementing OPSEC plans.
• Strong working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant DoD security guidance.
• Thorough working knowledge of DISS, NISS, SWIFT, and e-App.
• Experience in processing SF-86, SF-312, Security Investigations and Periodic Reinvestigations.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills and strong professional demeanor and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to be an active contributor in the success of the mission.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Timely communications and efficient time management with demonstrated prioritization skills are mandatory for success in this position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).