Assistant Facility Security Officer

Accountabilities:

• Administer personnel security clearance processes, including initial submissions, periodic reinvestigations, security paperwork, electronic fingerprinting, and clearance status follow-up.
• Maintain accurate personnel security documentation, files, clearance records, suitability rosters, and related records in accordance with applicable DCSA requirements.
• Maintain Facility Clearance (FCL) documentation and support required submissions and updates.
• Provide personnel suitability processing and coordination support for federal agencies and components.
• Conduct and document new employee security briefings and exit debriefings.
• Coordinate contract-specific security onboarding requirements, including high-side nominations and special briefings.
• Monitor annual refresher training and required employee security documentation through the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Investigate and report security incidents and Insider Threat matters in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Provide security support to Human Resources, Contracts, Proposal teams, and other internal stakeholders.
• Advise personnel on personal, administrative, compliance, and incident-related security reporting obligations.
• Interpret applicable government security policies and support the development and implementation of security plans and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with DCSA and other federal agency representatives to support information sharing, incident resolution, and Insider Threat response.
• Supervise daily security activities and help ensure compliance with government and internal security policies.
• Manage collateral access control activities, including badges, access cards, and visit requests when required.
• Support security programs across multiple sites throughout the United States.
• Provide security onboarding and ongoing support for a workforce of more than 300 employees and independent contractors across various locations.
• Perform additional security and administrative duties as assigned.
• Travel throughout the country as needed to support business and security requirements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience working as an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO).
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree; an Associate’s degree may be substituted with 10 years of professional experience.
• Completion of the Facility Security Officer (FSO) Certification, specifically STEPP’s “FSO Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities”, or completion within one month of starting the role.
• Knowledge of government security and information assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, and general security requirements applicable to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to guide employees through personnel security requirements consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines.
• Experience protecting and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Hands-on experience with security systems and platforms such as DISS, NISS, NBIS, eAPP, and ACCS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with corporate executives and provide clear security status updates, compliance guidance, and responses to security-related questions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple security processes and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining a dedicated workspace and availability during standard business hours.
• Flexibility to occasionally support critical deadlines or business needs outside standard working hours, including early mornings or evenings.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the United States as required.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform routine workplace movements such as bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds when required to perform job duties.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $60,000–$75,000 USD.
• Fully remote, work-from-home position.
• 100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Roth IRA option.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Flexible remote work environment with standard business-hour availability.
• Opportunity to develop toward an FSO role with broader security program responsibilities.