Facility Security Officer; FSO

Description

Facility Security Officer (FSO) - Government Contractor. Active Top Secret clearance, US Citizen. Hybrid in Vienna, VA.

As the Facility Security Officer (FSO) of our government contracting organization, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and protection of facilities, personnel, and sensitive information. You will work closely with government agencies, contractors, and internal teams to develop, implement, and maintain effective security programs and protocols. This position requires being in the Vienna, VA office twice a week.

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures in compliance with government regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of security clearance requirements and facilitate the personnel security clearance process.
• DISS Management – update DISS, process VARs, submit CSRs as needed, and initiate investigations.
• Visits and meetings – manage processes and procedures to protect classified information from loss or compromise.
• Serve as AO’s primary liaison with DCSA and other U.S. government and security officials.
• Security incidents – manage investigations and reporting in accordance with DCSA and sponsor requirements; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Security Awareness Training & Education – develop and administer security compliance training for AO personnel, including annual refresher training, contract-specific guidance, and specialized program-security training.
• Conduct targeted security training for executives, program managers, capture and business development teams, and cleared personnel.
• Review, respond to, and process all security paperwork for accuracy, compliance, and submission through various systems.
• Coordinate and facilitate government inspections and audits, ensuring necessary documentation and security protocols are in place.
• Conduct annual self-inspections to assess compliance, identify improvement areas, and provide results to senior management and the DCSA.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, contractors, and external security partners.
• Stay up to date with changes in security regulations and industry best practices; implement necessary adjustments to security programs.
• Manage classified information, including handling, storage, transmission, and destruction according to policy.
• Assist in developing and enforcing SOPs addressing security requirements of classified contracts, CUI, and other sensitive information as needed.
• Support and advise on alignment of AO’s IT systems and communication protocols with industrial security requirements in coordination with ISSM/ISSO staff; advise on security aspects of incident reporting protocols.
• Where appropriate, support proposal development for classified contracts while safeguarding classified and sensitive information from uncleared parent-company influence.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a lead Facility Security Officer (FSO) and primary security POC in a DCSA-cleared environment; experience as sole personnel security POC preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA processes, FOCI structures, and security forms (e.g., DD441, DD254, SF328).
• Strong expertise with DISS, NISS, NBIS, JPAS (legacy), and handling of sensitive information and data governance.
• Strong understanding of security clearance processes and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills; able to engage with executive stakeholders and government officials with high ethics and judgment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; discretion handling confidential information.
• Focus on partnering with customers and employees to manage security risks and deliver value aligned with business needs.
• Proficiency in security-related software and tools.
• Must have completed DCSA’s STEPP training: FSO Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities or Possessing Facilities.

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