Contractor Special Security Officer

Hexcel • Amesbury, MA

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About The Position

Hexcel is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer to join our team in Amesbury, MA. This position is responsible for supporting the Facility Security Officer with the successful execution and oversight of the security program, mission and staff. By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in a progressively complex, relevant industrial security environment and demonstrated knowledge of standard security processes
• Proven experience supporting programs within the DoD and SAP government communities
• Facility Security Officer Certification through CDSE, preferred
• SAP Mid-Level Security Management Certification, preferred
• Current Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 6 years
• Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ICD, DoD 5205.07 Manuals and federal industrial security requirements
• Proficient in DISS Information System for Security and Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), NBIS, and NISS
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to operate independently and in a team environment to communicate effectively with technical staff, peers, management and with customers
• Able to multitask and stay organized
• Proficient in using the standard MS Office programs including MS SharePoint
• Experience providing SAP security duties, including but not limited to: accreditation, access control, alarms, combinations, and vendor support

Responsibilities

• Maintain all security documentation in accordance with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements
• Assist in the preparation of necessary paperwork and support DCSA investigations, audits and inquiries
• Maintain a positive working relationship with assigned DCSA Industrial Security and other government agency representatives
• Maintain compliance with federal security requirements (i.e. NISPOM) and federal and contract specific security requirements
• Provide information, guidance and instruction to employees on the completion of required security forms and documents
• Review, process and verify facility and personnel security clearances and requests
• Prepare access and visit authorization requests
• Administer security awareness and training programs
• Conduct employee briefings and debriefings, support classified meetings
• Support in the review of issued DD254s and prepare DD254s for subcontractors
• Assist with the development and revision of program level security plans, procedures and instructions
• Provide classification guidance to employees, develop and provide security education and awareness training, conduct security briefings, lead security self-inspections and audits, and investigate security incidents
• Coordinate and respond to off-hour building alarms
• Serve as the CSSO for multiple programs
• Assist in all aspects of security to include personnel, physical, technical, and classification management utilizing the requirements set forth in DoD policy and security classification guidance for each program
• Complete program Access Requests (PAR)

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Robust paid time off
• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Prepaid group legal plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree