Program Security Officer

About the role

The Program Security Officer (FSO) will oversee the processing of new employee security clearances, conduct periodic DCSA and other government agency self-inspections, and maintain all security documentation and files.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full-scope program support and compliance with policies, practices, and procedures of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Provide oversight of the processing of new employee security clearances including tracking within Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Administer comprehensive security education, training, and awareness programs for cleared employees, including conducting Initial Security Briefings, Security Classification Program Briefings, Refresher Training, and Debriefings.
• Conduct periodic DCSA and other government agency self-inspections on the security posture of the company to determine performance and cost effectiveness and advise management of any deficiencies and recommendations.
• Communicate security procedures to employees and subcontractors, and provide guidance and assistance to project managers and staff in meeting security requirements.
• Maintain all security documentation and files accurately for document control, visitor control, and personnel security using SIMS and in accordance with requirements.
• Initiate and plan projects, analyze and interpret data, and produce appropriate clear, concise, and detailed documentation.
• Investigate and review security violations, prepare reports, and recommend specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.
• Manage and interface with DCSA, and possess Knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) and COMSEC Account Custodian of keying material for communication devices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with a BA degree, or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
• A complete understanding of NISPOM, DoD Security Manuals, COMSEC.
• The ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems.
• Strong communication, computer, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and in a team.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum and Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Certification are a plus.
• SIMS database experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA degree or 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
• A complete understanding of NISPOM, DoD Security Manuals, COMSEC.
• The ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of problems.
• Strong communication, computer, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and in a team.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum and Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Certification are a plus.
• SIMS database experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short/long term disability.
• EAP.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company paid holidays.

Pay

$66,000 - $106,000

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

• Communication Security (COMSEC).
• National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Benefits

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life.
• Health savings account.
• Short/long term disability.
• EAP.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company paid holidays.