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ECS is seeking an
Assistant Facility Security Officer to work in our Fairfax, VA office. Job Description: ECS is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and well-organized individual with prior experience administering US government security policies and procedures to serve as a Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO). The AFSO will be responsible for daily security operations and NISP/NISPOM compliance for a facility located in CONUS and Washington, DC area. This is a permanent full-time position. Duties: The Assistant FSO will provide expertise, guidance and advice to staff concerning all security administrative functions. Ensures compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) for the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency as well as various Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), required for Sensitive Compartmented Information program procedures. Provides daily functional support to the facilities personnel, physical, and information security requirements. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in security rules and procedures. Maintains accounts for processing SCI security clearances using the Army's Automated Contractor Automated Verification System (ACCS), and collateral clearances using the DISS. The Assistant Facility Security Officer (FSO) works to handle processing personnel clearances, employee briefings, employee training, visit requests, providing a wide variety of duties in the administration of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other government security regulations. Required Skills:- Must be aware of present-day security issues
- Must have in-depth knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
- Experience in DISS and the NISS database system
- Understanding of the SIMS/ISMS Database
- Understanding of requirements for transfer of classified material
- Experience in the preparation of DD254 forms
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Completion of Formal DCSA Academy training courses
- FSO Certification for Possessing Facility
- General DIAS/COMSEC Knowledge
- Experience with SWIFT, NISS
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite - specifically Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Detail oriented and well organized; able to multi-task and handle competing priorities and deadlines
- Able to work independently and participate as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Well organized with ability to self-motivate, multi-task, and handle competing priorities and interruptions
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality
- Active Top-Secret security clearance or higher
- Bachelor's Degree with a related focus preferred
- Maintain successful working relationships with government agencies and security offices of current customer
- Responsible for successful preparation for and completion of annual inspections to ensure government compliance.
- Works with the Contracts Department and Principals to ensure compliance with all prime and subcontractors security requirements, including the completion and tracking of all DD254s
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain personal training and certifications as required for contracts
- Train and orient employees in security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer regulations
- Provide briefing and debriefing to employees holding clearances, and regular re-briefing of employees on foreign travel and hostile intelligence
- Securely maintain personnel security records
- Ensure compliance with NISPOM and all security protocols required by customers or contracts, and keep abreast of ever-changing industrial security regulations
- 5-10 years of related experience with at least 2 years as an FSO or Security Specialist supporting Department of Defense government contractors.
- Experience in reviewing contracts at all levels (from proposal to close out) to identify security requirements and then assure compliance
- Thorough knowledge of the government clearance process of e-QIP and DISS are required
- Ability to manage complex situations, along with a demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks while still meeting deadlines
- Experience with DCSA audits preferred
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