Facility Security Officer
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-08-09
Listing for:
RAND
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
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Security
Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Type
Regular
OverviewJob Description
Under the direction of the Manager, Division Security and Corporate Facility Security Officer, this position entails a comprehensive range of security responsibilities.
- This role is required under the National Industrial Security Program as identified in the 32 CFR Part 117.7 (b) (3) (NISPOM Rule). The role involves implementing security policies and procedures related to government classified information, personnel security, physical security, operational security, and facility safety. The ideal candidate must possess an in-depth working knowledge of the NISPOM Rule, DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1-4 and other pertinent government regulations.
This position requires the ability to make independent decisions and effectively interface with senior leadership at RAND, as well as government officials. - The candidate must demonstrate the capability to perform job functions autonomously with minimal oversight, ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance are maintained.
- The FSO acts as the Site Security Manager with the responsibility to oversee and implement security protocols at their specific location, bring security resources from all security departments together to maintain security compliance and safety for the employee population.
- Responsible for managing programs and procedures for handling classified and/or proprietary materials, documents, Education and Awareness and equipment, update and maintain Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence filing on the SF 328 FOCI Company disclosure Statement, manage the DD Form 254 Contract Security requirements lifecycle, to include reviewing, drafting the form and requesting approvals from government COR’s and Prime contracts. Provide Sub Contractors with the accurate DD for 254’s for all classified sub-contracts Expert knowledge or awareness and adherence to government policies or regulations governing security suitability and eligibility, such as Federal Investigative Standards (FIS), Executive Orders (E.O.) 12968, 13526, and 10450, 32
CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), the ICD
704 and or other guidelines to make the appropriate adjudication recommendations. Maintain accurate listing of Key management personnel and clearances for the Board of Trustees. - Responsible for leading and interacting with DCSA industrial security representatives and Department of Defense sponsors on annual assessments, inspections, reviews, investigations, open storage request and other reportable issues to ensure compliance in accordance with NISPOM Rule. Maintain accuracy of the DD form 441 Security Agreement and the DD form 441-1 Appendage to Department of Defense Security Agreement.
- Act as site security manager, responsible for the protection of the facility and the individuals and establishing relationships with local law enforcement partners (FBI, Homeland Security, local Police), provide Security training in accordance with the NISPOM Rule.
- Work as part of the COMSEC team (classified and unclassified) to assure compliance in accordance with NSA COMSEC regulations.
- Accountability, destruction and transfer of classified material.
- Tracks trend data, draft incident reports, and produce incident reports and maintain monthly metrics reports
- Coordinate with the ISSM (Information System Security Manager) to ensure all classified IT systems comply with DAAPM requirements.
- Expert Knowledge of the Security clearance process. Assist with processing personnel security information via DISS and ensure that security personnel records are accurate and complete. Conduct clearance briefings.
- Perform other team member duties and projects, as required.
- With a bachelor’s degree, at least 8 years of experience in industrial security is required.
- Without a bachelor’s degree, at least 12 years of experience in industrial security is required.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- BS/BA degree preferred.
- Must have working knowledge of National Background Investigation System (NBIS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Information…
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