Facility Security Officer

S3, Inc. is a rapidly diversifying business, approaching 900 employees, founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. S³, Inc. provides technical, programmatic, logistics, maintenance, and pilot training services to space, missile and aviation, other Government agencies, Partner Nation militaries, and DoW requirements, at CONUS and OCONUS sites co-located with customer requirements. With a staff that is 75% veterans, the company operates under a ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³'s Agile Engineering Division (AED) supports PAE/PMO technical services for offensive and defensive fires and PAE Aviation and PMO''''s. AED is a services entity, not product development, for programmatic engineering, logistics and pilot training.

S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth: KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government/commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications and, operates an ICR Academy for Aircraft and sensor training for US and FMS customer; S3I and subsidiary S3Arabia - provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS - provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and augment staff for contract growth. We are proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let us build something great together!

S³, Inc. a is seeking a Facility Security Officer who will report to the CEO and manage the Industrial Security Programs of S3 Inc. and its subsidiaries to ensure compliance with the NISPOM. This is not a teleworking position. Military experience is a plus.

There is a $5,000.00 hire-in bonus.

There is a also a $1,000.00 bounty for any S³, Inc. employee who identifies a potential candidate that gets hired and passes a 90 day probationary period.

Job Description:

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will report to the CEO and manage the Industrial Security Programs of S3 Inc. and its subsidiaries to ensure compliance with the NISPOM. The FSO will implement DoW procedures for classified document control, visitor control, personnel security, and physical security. The FSO will supervise and direct security measures necessary for implementing applicable requirements of the NISPOM, and related Federal requirements, and will revise and/or update personnel activities. The FSO will manage security operations, including access control, admin systems, and video surveillance.

This role requires a solid background of security skills in the administrative operation of a TS-cleared facility with no open or closed document control and no classified processing. This FSO position is mid-level, with 9 years of FSO experience required in a defense contracting environment; must have a Top Secret clearance.

Duties:

• Manage the Industrial Security Programs of S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM).
• Implement DoD procedures for classified document control, visitor control, visit requests, personnel security, physical security, and computer security.
• Supervise and direct classified processing while performing ISSM and ISSO duties.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of personnel in revising or updating security measures by new or revised regulations.
• Hold annual security training for all employees (cleared and un-cleared) and maintain training attendance records.
• Conduct a new employee''''s initial security briefing that includes threat awareness, defense security, a security classification system, reporting obligations and requirements, and security procedures and duties applicable to the employee's job.
• Prepare all "Contract Security Classification Specifications" (Form DD254) for subcontractors, coordinating requirements with the contract Program Manager (PM).
• Interpret personnel security regulations, policies, and procedures to provide guidance and assistance to supervisors and managers.
• Perform security checks of classified safes and the FSO Office, then maintain end-of-day logs for DSS review.
• Maintain procedures for handling, storing, safekeeping, and destroying classified documents, and grant company personnel or visitors access to classified material or entry into authorized restricted areas.
• Execute the Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) (SF 312) before employees can access classified information.
• Conduct briefings on the proper handling of NATO and CNWDI access to classified information.
• Maintain visitor control logs and direct the receptionist on badging procedures and proper handling of incoming mail.
• Maintain procedures to ensure the identification of visitors, appropriate PCL, and need-to-know personnel before the disclosure of any classified information.
• Maintain procedures that ensure visitors are only afforded access to classified information consistent with the purpose of the visit.
• Verify a visitor's PCL level if a visit requires access to classified information.
• Provide physical security measures for classified sessions held at the Headquarters office, which provide control of, access to, and dissemination of the classified information, and, if necessary, provide secure storage capability.
• Conduct status checks with the appropriate investigative agency regarding pending investigations and periodic reinvestigations using JPAS and e-QIP systems.
• Maintain active JPAS, E-QIP, ISFD, and ACAVS accounts.
• Obtain and brief defense security, threat awareness, and other education and training information and material from the CSA or other sources.
• Support Industrial Security International initiatives and serve as POC to provide Duty of Care information, security briefings, and international emergency contact for urgent security-related matters to employees traveling OCONUS.
• Change combinations of safes and cipher locks as required.
• Conduct self-audits and coordinate with DSS to facilitate inspections and audits of security programs and systems.
• Conduct all security investigations involving infractions within the NISPOM, complete a report of any violations, and distribute reports to required government agencies.
• Prepare reports and coordinate personnel security requirements with various government customers.
• Fingerprint personnel and submit results electronically for processing new clearances.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant security program development, management, documentation, and reporting experience.
• At least 3 years of experience using JPA.
• 3 years as an FSO in a DOW environment and possess a Top Secret security clearance.
• At least 2 years of experience in preparing Contract Security Classification Specifications (Form DD254).
• 2 years executing NISPOM requirements.
• At least 3 years of experience briefing on the proper handling of NATO, CNWDI, and COMSEC access to classified information.

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred.

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance.

Certifications/Licenses: Must possess FSO Program Management Certification from CDSE.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: S3