Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Responsibilities

• Maintain access databases and all required personnel security documentation (such as SIMS and DISS) including access rosters and security files
• Ensure personnel processed for access to SAP/SCI meet prerequisite for personnel security clearance and/or investigative requirements
• Work independently and closely with senior specialists and brief senior leadership
• Review, process and coordinate all incoming Program Access Requests (PAR) and SCI access requests
• Review, process and coordinate all SCI nomination packages
• Provide day-to-day security support and multi-discipline analysis for DoW, IC, and SAP activities
• Review, edit, and maintain accuracy in accordance with all policies, directives, and instructions and assist in developing, coordinating, and maintaining PSO/CSA approved Standard Operating Procedures that are reflective of the current operating environment
• Serve as the communication link between internal and external entities/organizations
• Maintain physical holdings and document control number (DCN) repositories, including issuance of DCNs and accountability of controlled holdings
• Review and file foreign travel and other required reporting incidences as required
• Maintain inspection readiness of site(s) for all customers, at all times
• Request PSQ updates at required occurrences for all personnel supporting special access programs
• Prepare Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA); Generate debrief PIAs, execute debriefs on behalf of the government security team
• Conduct personnel security reviews in the DISS database and prepare corrective action plans
• Manage physical security and access control of secure sites
• Assist with government CSA staff assistance visits, security reviews and inspections as well as conducting initial, recurring and refresher security education training (SETA)
• Manage an access quotas system for SAP programs to include providing monthly status reports, processing Program Access Requests (PAR), performing access eligibility determinations, processing visit certifications, and conducting program indoctrinations and debriefings
• Manage personnel security records for DoW collateral clearances, SCI and SAP/SAR programs to include updating the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and providing updates and status on briefed personnel to the Customer Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables for security
• Prepare DD254s and review DD254s for prime and sub-contractors
• Identify the security needs of the customer and organization within business proposals

Requirements

• Must be well versed and experienced, or be able to obtain, in managing all aspects of Special Access Program (SAP) programs, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs and DoW Industrial Security Compliance
• U.S. Citizen with a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain SAP clearance
• Five or more years of Industrial Security acting as a Contractor Special Security Officer and/or Facility Security Officer (FSO) and/or (CSSO) and five or more years CPSO (Contractor Program Security Officer) experience for a combined ten or more years minimum
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Must have a demonstrated and complete understanding of DoD and IC security procedures, policies, and requirements
• Must have Security Program Officer (SPO) training certification or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of starting
• Must have OPSEC Level I certification or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of starting
• Must have FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (I 030.CU) or be able to obtain certification within 60 days of starting