GPS - Assistant Facility Security Officer - Associate

EY • VA

100d • $57,400 - $104,100

About The Position

As Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) you will be responsible for ensuring the protection of National Security Information in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)/32 CFR Part 117. Responsibilities include program oversight, evaluations, and educating cleared employees on promulgated government and company initiatives, policies and procedures. The candidate will serve as the primary security liaison with government agencies, sponsor representatives and integrate security solutions across business portfolios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Criminal Justice preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communications skills, and the ability to effectively interact with staff and customers at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Access for database management and Microsoft Copilot for workflow optimization and automation.
• DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities courses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Fullscope polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations and NISP/32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM compliance.
• Maintain and mature the facility’s industrial security program for Department of Defense (DoD) elements in compliance with applicable policies, and established regulations.
• Enforce procedures for accounting, controlling, transmitting, safeguarding, and destroying classified information.
• Support a security education, training, and awareness program.
• Support the FSO with preparing reports and presentations for all levels of Management.
• Maintains data compliance in DISS, NISS, NBIS, SWFT and other system of records.
• Maintain and update Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) documentation.
• Support and mature the NISP annual security self-inspection, coordinating with internal stakeholders and DCSA representatives.
• Provide support for classified meetings, including coordination and visitor management (e.g., processing Visitor Approval Requests (VARs)).
• Lead security incident investigations in accordance with EY policy, NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, and DCSA guidelines, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and validate security processes, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance, identify trends and root-causes and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams to address gaps.
• Prepare, track, and maintain Prime and Subcontractor DD-254s forms to ensure accuracy of security requirements. Coordinate with applicable stakeholders to facilitate actions necessary to execute and update such documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism, independent engagement, and collaboration with peers and external personnel to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines.
• Exhibit strong decision-making, individual initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to function with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $57,400 to $104,100.
• Base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $68,800 to $118,300.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Wide range of paid time off options.
• Flexible vacation policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees