Assistant Facility Security Officer - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) plays a critical role in supporting the University's classified research mission by assisting in the administration of the Security Management Office (SMO) and ensuring the University's continued ability to conduct research requiring access to classified information. Under the direction of the Facility Security Officer, the AFSO supports compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community and Department of Defense security requirements, and other federal regulations governing classified programs. The AFSO assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive industrial security programs encompassing personnel, physical, information, and security education disciplines. Responsibilities include supporting facility accreditation, personnel security clearances, classified information management, security training, inspections, audits, and the development of security policies and procedures. The AFSO collaborates with federal agencies, research sponsors, industry partners, and University leadership to ensure security compliance while facilitating the successful execution of the University's growing portfolio of classified research activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1 – 3 years of experience in Industrial Security
Currently holds or has ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI-ICD704 eligibility
Experience in complying with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

Nice To Haves

3 – 5 years of experience in Industrial Security
Completion of the FSO Program Management training for both Non-Possessing and Possessing Facilities
Experience with National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), and Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT)
Experience in supporting the security compliance needs of externally sponsored research projects.
Proven ability to evaluate and enhance security practices and procedures, providing recommendations for continuous improvement
Knowledge of the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Responsibilities

Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the University of Illinois’ industrial security program, positioned under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation within the Security Management Office (SMO).
Assist with the development and management of administrative support for periodic reviews, education and training, and administration of the security infrastructure of the Specialized Research Facility (SRF) located at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. Such support and oversight relates to the four security pillars: information security, physical security, personnel security, and security education and training.
Support the coordination between the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), government agencies, industry partners, and other entities with classified needs as well as the sponsored projects offices and University personnel participating in security programs and projects on the three campuses.
Support University of Illinois employees for all things related to the transmission, receipt, and storage of classified information or material.
Assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the required tasks to maintain government accreditations through the respective cognizant security authorities in support of the Special Research Facility.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and emergency action plans pertaining to COMSEC program requirements, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and DoD 5105.21 Volumes 1 through 3.
Support and review requests for security clearances utilizing Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT).
Assist in the management of security clearances, visit requests, mandatory reporting, and read-on requests for both collateral and SCI programs.
Manage the annual training program for all cleared personnel focusing contract requirements.
Utilize the National Industrial Security System (NISS) to assist in the maintenance of the Facility Clearance (FCL) for both the Department of War and the Department of Energy.
Serve as a liaison to the federal agencies and their contractors advocating on behalf of the University of Illinois for the utilization of the Special Research Facility.
Assist in the coordination with local, regional, and federal authorities on individual and entity reviews and respond to adverse events as required or requested.
Support University of Illinois employees for all things related to the transmission, receipt, and storage of classified information or material.
Assist employees with their responses to external funding opportunities subject to national security classification.
Other duties as assigned.