Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Concept Plus, LLC • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Concept Plus is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage and oversee all aspects of our industrial security program for both the corporate entity (Secret Facility Clearance) and its subsidiary (Top Secret Facility Clearance) in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and applicable Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial security management within a federal contracting environment.
• Current or recent experience as an FSO, Assistant FSO, or equivalent role in a DCSA-audited organization.
• FSO Certification (via CDSE or other DCSA-recognized program).
• Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117, and related security policies.
• Experience managing DISS, NISS, and e-FCL systems.
• Strong understanding of PERSEC, classified information protection, and facility security operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing Insider Threat and CUI programs.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and ITAR/EAR compliance frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, and secure collaboration tools.
• Experience managing the FSO function as a Service Desk to support end-user requests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all security matters involving DCSA and other federal government security offices.
• Manage and maintain the company’s Facility Security Clearance (FCL) and oversee the subsidiary’s Top Secret FCL, ensuring compliance with NISPOM and DoD 5220.22-M.
• Administer the Personnel Security Program (PERSEC) for cleared employees, including clearance initiation, reinvestigations, and maintenance.
• Conduct initial and annual security briefings, debriefings, and continuous training for cleared and uncleared employees.
• Manage Visit Authorizations (VARs) and coordination with government security officers for classified meetings and site access.
• Oversee classified information management, ensuring appropriate marking, storage, transmission, and destruction procedures.
• Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Technology Control Plans (TCPs), and Incident Response Plans for handling classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
• Support contract-specific security requirements, including DD254 reviews, subcontractor coordination, and security-related input for proposals.
• Coordinate with IT and Compliance teams to maintain alignment with CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, and CUI protection requirements.
• Conduct and document self-inspections and support annual DCSA vulnerability assessments.
• Serve as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) or work closely with that role to ensure compliance with Executive Order 13587.
• Maintain security records, correspondence, and documentation to support DCSA reviews and internal audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed