Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Alpha Omega Integration • Vienna, VA

6d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Facility Security Officer (FSO) of our government contracting organization, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and protection of our 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 is required to be in the Vienna, VA office twice a week.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience/Skills: 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 the NISPOM, DCSA processes, FOCI structures, and security forms associated with cleared entities (e.g., DD441), classified contracting (e.g., DD254), and cleared personnel (e.g., SF328)
• Strong expertise with DISS, NISS, NBIS, JPAS (legacy), and handling of sensitive information and data governance protocols
• Strong understanding of security clearance processes and associated requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with executive stakeholders and government officials, while exercising the highest levels of ethics and judgment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Focus on the partnership with our customers and employees to manage security risks, provide security training, and advance Alpha Omega’s mission by aligning security solutions with business needs and delivering value
• Proficient in using security-related software and tools
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Must have successfully completed DCSA’s STEPP training: FSO Orientation for Non-Possessing Facilities Curriculum OR FSO Orientation for Possessing Facilities Curriculum
• Clearance Required: Active Top Secret, US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• DOD Security Control (Sec-Con) Information Management System or understanding of security compliance systems
• Understanding successful Risk Management versus compliance requirements to enable mission success
• Prior experience serving as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official is desirable
• Relevant professional memberships (NCMS, ISWG, etc.)
• Certified Facility Security Officer (FSO) certification

Responsibilities

• 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 – Ensure the DISS is updated, process VARs, submit CSRs as needed, and start investigation
• Visits and meetings - Managing all processes and procedures ensuring the protection of classified information forecloses its possibility of loss or compromise
• Serve as AO’s primary liaison with DCSA and other U.S. government and security officials
• Security Incidents - Manage investigation and reporting in accordance with DCSA and sponsor requirements and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
• 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 new executives, program managers, capture and business development team, and cleared personnel
• Accurately review, respond to, and processes all security paperwork for accuracy, completion, compliance and submission through various systems
• Coordinate and facilitate government inspections and audits, ensuring all necessary documentation and security protocols are in place
• Conduct annual self-inspections to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement and provide the 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, implementing necessary adjustments to security programs as required
• Manage classified information, including proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction
• Assist in developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) addressing security requirements of classified contracts, Controlled Unclassified Information (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 and provide input on security aspects of incident reporting protocols
• To the extent appropriate and possible, support proposal development for classified contracts while safeguarding classified and sensitive information from uncleared parent-company influence

Benefits

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• $3500 Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level