Assistant Facility Security Officer; AFSO); Facility Security, Senior Analyst
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Security
Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations
Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) (Facility Security, Senior Analyst) Position Location Lexington Park, MD
BA/BS or HS/GED and Equivalent Work Experience
Required SummaryThe MIL Corporation
is seeking an
Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) (Facility Security, Senior Analyst)to assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the development, implementation, and maintenance of security procedures as required by the Cleared Facility, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), the DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (CAS), and the National Industrial Security Manual (NISPOM)/32 CFR Part 117.
This position currently requires a hybrid schedule with 4 days on-site in our Lexington Park, MD offices and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.
Responsibilities- Support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in administering a comprehensive security program in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) for a Top Secret-cleared, possessing facility
- Administer personnel security functions, including initiation, processing, and tracking of clearance investigations using NBIS and DISS
- Review and validate SF-86 submissions and SCI nomination packages for completeness, accuracy, and adjudicative risk indicators
- Conduct initial, annual, refresher, and termination security briefings, as well as ongoing security education and awareness programs
- Maintain accountability, control, and safeguarding of classified information up to the Top-Secret level, including document control, marking, storage, reproduction, and destruction
- Assist in managing classified holdings, inventory, and secure transmission in accordance with NISPOM requirements
- Support insider threat program activities, including reporting, training, and coordination with Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)
- Assist with self-inspections, vulnerability assessments, and preparation for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security reviews and audits
- Coordinate visit requests, certifications, and access control for cleared personnel and visitors
- Create access badges for employees
- Maintain security files, logs, and records in compliance with federal requirements and company policy
- Provide day-to-day security guidance to employees and management regarding classified handling, incident reporting, and compliance requirements
- Assist with investigations and reporting of security incidents, violations, and suspicious contacts
Approximately 10% as needed
Required Qualifications- 4 years of experience supporting a NISPOM-compliant security program as an AFSO, CPSO, or in a related security role
- Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), including requirements for possessing facilities and Top-Secret safeguarding
- Experience working in a Top-Secret possessing facility environment
- Experience maintaining classified holdings, conducting inventories, and preparing classified shipments
- Familiarity with DCSA inspections, self-inspection programs, and compliance audits
- Knowledge of additional security disciplines (e.g., COMSEC, OPSEC, INFOSEC, or Physical Security)
- Experience in completing, processing, and submitting SCI nomination packages
- Experience developing and delivering security training programs
- Hands-on experience with NBIS, DISS, and eApp
- Experience processing personnel security clearances and reviewing SF-86 documentation
- Ability to interpret and implement U.S. Government security policies and apply them in an operational environment
- Strong understanding of classified document control, safeguarding, and accountability procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security databases/systems
- Excellent written and…
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