Job Title: Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Job Location: Herndon, VA
Job Type: Fulltime Perm
Our client is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) for a full-time opportunity. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and directing security measures necessary in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Create, execute, and monitor security policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with our Government security requirements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality as related to all security matters.
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
- Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and education.
- Assure proper marking, safeguarding, and transmission of all classified and COMSEC materials, if any.
- Performs clerical duties relating to logs, document control, and various other required documentation.
- Administer JPAS activity, including processing clearances and visits.
- Maintain all records in compliance with our security manual and COMSEC procedures.
- Act as the primary contact for DSS reviews and correspondence.
- Performs all day-to-day activities required by the DSS implemented Proxy Agreement in tracking, documenting and reporting contacts and visits.
- Maintain a working relationship with all contract security offices to ensure proper paperwork and clearances are maintained.
- Provide clearance status of potential new hires.
- Provide initial security briefing for new hires and debriefings for off boarding personnel.
Requirements:
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- 5+ years as a Facility Security Officer, or related experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge of NISPOM and Government security requirements.
- Experience with JPAS and e-Qip.
- Must have experience in the U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence, or contractor community in security management.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.