Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Position Summary

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the Facility Security Officer (FSO) with the management, administration, and coordination of industrial security programs and other security activities to ensure continuous compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.

Company Overview

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management/solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense and many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well‑being. KMS is a three‑time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces, and has earned multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Work‑Life Flexibility.

Essential Functions

• Supports the FSO in all security matters, including managing personnel security, clearance investigations, inspections, assessments, inquiries, and security documentation.
• Process and maintain security clearances for employees, including eAPP submissions, fingerprinting and reinvestigations.
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and continuous education to reinforce security awareness.
• Assist with the control and safeguarding of classified documents in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM standards.
• Maintain all records within DISS, NBIS, NISS, SWFT, eAPP and other DoD systems as necessary.
• Respond to security incidents and assist in investigations as necessary.
• Report foreign travel, adverse, and derogatory information in DISS.
• Submit visit requests in DISS.
• Track and maintain accurate training records in SIMs.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in industrial security, or related government contracting environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• FSO curriculum certificate for possessing facilities preferred.

Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software; skilled in using standard office equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance.
• Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lb.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.

Schedule

• Typical workday is eight hours, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Some flexibility in hours allowed with supervisor concurrence.
• Attendance at mandatory meetings required.
• Must be available during core work hours and account for required hours to maintain full‑time status.
• Telework may be allowed with prior approval, subject to change based on business needs.
• Travel: Ability to travel CONUS; potential OCONUS travel up to 5 % may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Flexible spending account.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Military leave and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) / retirement savings plan.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discretionary annual bonus.