Assistant Facility Security Officer

Position Title

Assistant Facility Security Officer

San Antonio, Texas

Active Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible

Full Time

• Support the administration and execution of security programs in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoD regulations, Intelligence Community directives, and customer-specific requirements.
• Process personnel security actions including clearance submissions, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, reinvestigations, and recurring security requirements.
• Utilize DISS, NISS, NBIS, SWFT, and related government systems to manage personnel and facility security activities.
• Maintain security documentation including SF-312s, DD-254s, visit authorizations, clearance records, security files, and related compliance records.
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, annual refresher training, and specialized security awareness sessions.
• Support facility self-inspections, DCSA assessments, customer reviews, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain accountability and proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information and materials.
• Assist with SCIF, SAPF, and Closed Area operations, maintenance, and accreditation activities.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing visit requests and manage visitor access procedures.
• Support Insider Threat, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs.
• Advise employees regarding foreign travel, foreign contacts, reporting requirements, security incidents, and clearance-related matters.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs), Emergency Action Plans, and security documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, program personnel, government security representatives, and Corporate Security leadership.
• Provide security guidance and support for proposals, new business efforts, and program startup activities.
• Assist with physical security operations including access control, badge administration, facility inspections, and compliance activities.

• 3+ years of experience supporting Industrial Security, Personnel Security, Program Security, or related security disciplines.
• Experience serving as an AFSO, FSO, CPSO, CSSO, TSCO, Security Specialist, or equivalent security role.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and government security compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing DISS, NISS, NBIS, SWFT, and other government security platforms.
• Strong understanding of personnel security processing, clearance management, and classified program support.
• Experience conducting security briefings, inspections, self-assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, leadership, customers, and government representatives.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams and locations.

• FSO Program Management Certification (FSO-PM).
• Experience supporting SCI, SAP, or other Special Access Programs.
• Experience managing or supporting SCIF, SAPF, or Closed Area accreditation efforts.
• Experience supporting DCSA inspections, audits, and government assessments.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting defense contractors, classified government programs, or Intelligence Community customers.
• Experience developing security training programs and security awareness initiatives.
• Familiarity with Insider Threat Program administration and OPSEC programs.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs, and much more.

Research Innovations Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.