Facility Security Officer (FSO)

• Develop, implement, and maintain industrial security policies, procedures, and controls appropriate to the company’s classified contracts and facility clearance.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for DCSA assessments, inquiries, and industrial security matters.
• Maintain facility clearance information, key management personnel records, and required submissions in the National Industrial Security System (NISS).
• Administer personnel security clearance processing, access authorizations, continuous vetting support, and employee reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate personnel security records and perform authorized transactions in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Interpret DD Forms 254 and coordinate security requirements with contracts, program management, engineering, human resources, and subcontractors.
• Oversee classified visits, clearance verification, visitor access, and associated records.
• Where authorized, manage the receipt, marking, accountability, storage, transmission, reproduction, and destruction of classified information and material.
• Monitor and review surveillance videos as required. 
• Develop and deliver initial briefings, annual refresher training, debriefings, and other required security education and maintain associated records.
• Establish, administer, oversight, and manage items requiring special access
• Coordinate and facilitate government security audit, briefing and report to management on results and findings
• Conduct required self-inspections, document findings, brief senior management, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Identify, document, and report security incidents, suspected compromises, suspicious contacts, and other reportable information within required timelines.
• Coordinate preliminary inquiries and corrective measures following security incidents.
• Support the Insider Threat Program Senior Official in implementing the company’s insider threat program.
• Coordinate with the Information System Security Manager on requirements affecting classified information systems.
• Coordinate with export compliance personnel on international visits, foreign disclosures, and related security requirements.
• Advise senior management on security risks, resource needs, compliance deficiencies, and changes affecting the facility clearance.
• Direct and train the Assistant Facility Security Officer and other assigned security personnel.

Authority and Accountability

The FSO has direct access to the designated Senior Management Official and authority to implement approved security procedures, enforce access controls, and elevate security concerns promptly. The FSO may suspend access or activities that present an immediate risk to classified information, consistent with company policy and government requirements.

The Senior Management Official retains executive accountability for the company’s security program and provision of necessary resources.

Working Conditions

Regular on-site presence is required. Occasional travel and availability outside normal business hours may be necessary for security incidents, government assessments, or program requirements.