Facilities Security Officer

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Facilities Security Officer in Huntsville, AL to coordinate and monitor highly sensitive aspects of the DoD Industrial Security Program and security activities while ensuring compliance with Government and company security policies and procedures and other functions at headquarters as needed.

APT is an employee‑owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

• Administer day‑to‑day security programs, personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, audits & self‑inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt/ dispatch/ destruction/ mail logs, visit certs, etc.
• Protect and manage classified information and equipment developed by, or entrusted to, the organization, requiring in‑depth understanding of security policies, procedures, and oversight requirements for the proper classification, access, handling, storage, and destruction of classified or sensitive material.
• Send, receive, process, reproduce and/or destroy classified documents.
• Ensure all local security compliance documentation is updated and current.
• Ensure all cognizant security government databases are updated and current.
• Maintain and manage DISS records for cleared personnel.
• Ensure all cleared personnel under the local facility complete mandatory annual security training.
• Conduct new employee security indoctrinations as well as ensuring all other annual briefing requirements (e.g., NATO, CNWDI, RD/FRD) are completed.
• Conduct security debriefings when applicable.
• Conduct annual security self‑inspections and support DCSA Security Vulnerability Assessments or Continuous Monitoring Engagements.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and analyzing programs ensuring adherence to federal laws, regulations and directives for classification management.
• Provide clear guidance to company employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate.
• Maintain the repository for cognizant security assessment data for local facility.
• Work as a team player, exhibit flexibility, and excellent organizational skills. Analyze moderate problems and provide focused solutions with the ability to effectively communicate information to various audiences.
• Bring security risks to the attention of senior management as identified.
• Lead & execute the Insider Threat Program and serve as the ITPSO.
• Have knowledge of CMMC personnel and physical security requirements.

• Completed DCSA FSO Curriculum – with certificate of completion.
• Strong working knowledge of National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), other relevant DoD security guidance as well as the ICD standards.
• Working knowledge of SF-86, SF-312, DD-254, 441, 441‑1, SF-328, and other government required forms.
• Thorough understanding of security databases such as DISS, NBIS, and NISS.
• Experience creating and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Experience conducting security incident inquiries.
• Resourceful in solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities.
• Security Professional Certifications/Affiliations.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI.

• Office environment.
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers.

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