Duties & Responsibilities
Federal Security Program Compliance and Enforcement:
Administer and enforce a federally mandated industrial security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and related directives. Serve as the accountable official for institutional compliance with classified information safeguarding requirements. Ensure compliance with federal security directives and sponsor-specific requirements.
Serve as the Insider Threat Prevention Security Officer (ITPSO). The ITPSO is a designated, cleared senior official responsible for establishing, managing, and overseeing an organization''s Insider Threat Program to detect, deter, and mitigate risks to classified information.
Construction and Planning Support:
Provide security guidance and oversight during the site's planning and construction phases. Coordinate with site developers, construction firms, industry partners, and federal counterintelligence organizations to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements.
Federal Compliance Authority & Policy and Procedure Development:
Serve as the institutional authority responsible for interpreting, implementing, and enforcing federal security regulations. Lead responses to federal inspections, audits, and incident reporting requirements.
Develop, maintain, and manage the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the IQMP site to ensure adherence to federal security standards. Conduct periodic reviews and updates as necessary.
Personnel and Administrative Support:
Manage personnel security functions including company and personnel screenings, visit authorization requests, periodic security reviews, and incident reporting. Provide ongoing security education, awareness, and training for site personnel.
Security Oversight:
Oversee security operations across the four primary security disciplines: 1. Information Security, 2. Physical Security, 3. Personnel Security, and 4. Security Education and Training.
Government and Partner Coordination:
Serve as the official institutional liaison to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other federal oversight entities, representing the University in all matters related to classified program compliance and accreditation. Facilitate communication and coordination related to classified and unclassified program requirements.
Collaboration and Technical Support:
Coordinate closely with the University of Illinois Special Research Facility staff for operational planning and compliance oversight. Provide supplemental assistance to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for classified information system operations as required.