Facility Security Officer

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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27145

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The Facility Security Officer ( FSO ) is tasked with ensuring Montana State University ( MSU ) is in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ( NISPOM ) requirements, and is pivotal in maintaining the security of MSU’s Applied Research Laboratory ( ARL ) facility. This position is responsible for overseeing and implementing security protocols, procedures, and practices in alignment with NISPOM guidelines, including but not limited to personnel security clearances, physical security measures, and classified information handling procedures.

This entails conducting security briefings, managing access control systems, conducting security inspections and audits, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and directives. Working both autonomously and collaboratively with other members of the ARL team, this individual will be responsible for working with sensitive information, hiring, training, and supervision of security staff, and overseeing and supporting a wide range of critical functions at the ARL in compliance with all applicable federal laws, policies, and regulations.

Additionally, the FSO will serve as the primary liaison with government security agencies, providing support during security assessments, investigations, and audits. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to adapt to evolving security requirements will be essential in effectively managing security operations and protecting sensitive information within the ARL and throughout the MSU research enterprise.
This individual must currently hold and maintain a TOP SECRET / SCI DOW National Security Clearance or other Federal Government agency equivalent security clearance, as further described in the Special Requirements of this job posting.

Position Number 4C7722

Department Applied Research Laboratory

Division Office of Research and Economic Development

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

As part of the Montana State University ( MSU ) research and economic development enterprise, the Applied Research Laboratory ( ARL ) provides secure, state of the art research space available for use by university faculty, students, and industry partners to work on classified research activities applicable to United States national security focus areas.

• Serve as Facility Security Officer ( FSO ) with overall responsibility for management and operations of MSU’s classified programs under the authority of the MSU Senior Management Official ( SMO ).
• Manage MSU’s national security program under 32 CFR 117 (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ( NISPOM )), Intelligence Community Directives ( ICD 704 and 705) and other USG levied laws, regulations, and security requirements.
• Manage and direct government agency security compliance requirements and sustainment of MSU’s Facility Clearance and national security accreditations through the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency ( DCSA ), DOW , DOE , DOS , DHS , IC and other their associated cognizant authorities.
• Organize, train, equip and lead ARL security personnel to ensure adherence to Federal Government security requirements, processes, and procedures.
• Hire, manage, schedule, and train security staff team in alignment with MSU Human Resources processes and policies. Complete all student new hire processes, ensuring all employment documentation and trainings are complete and compliant.
• Appoint, manage, and oversee Assistant Facility Security Officer(s) ( AFSO ), the Insider Threat Program Senior Official ( ITPSO ), the Information System Security Manager ( ISSM ) and Information System Security Officers ( ISSO ).
• Develop and maintain compliant Standard Practice Procedures ( SPP ), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), exhibits and associated required documentation necessary to successfully maintain MSU’s Facility Clearance,…