Sr. Facility Security Officer

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) has the ultimate responsibility for interpreting, implementing, and leading the security program for SkyWater, Austin, Texas. This role will be crucial in SkyWater's ability to procure and maintain relationships with customers within various industries including the U.S Government.Responsibilities:

• Process, obtain, and maintain Facility Clearance (FCL) for SkyWater Texas.
• Oversight of integrity of personnel and procedures required to protect classified and sensitive information and material per the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Interface with DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency).
• ITAR (International Trade and Arms Regulations) program management and implementation.
• Research and Implement compliance of security programs.
• Oversight of implementation and maintenance of contractual security documentation.
• Prepare government compliance forms (Form DD254) issued to subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Conduct security briefings and policy/procedures manuals.
• Create and maintain specialized security areas (Closed Areas, etc.) in response to client and program requirements.
• Advises and defines security procedures to protect program information and material.
• Administer personnel security clearances in government systems (DISS) and work with candidates to obtain/maintain clearance.
• Administer required filings with various government agencies.
• Analyzes and responds to potential security breaches or spillages, reporting, and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop systems to improve security and meet new requirements.
• Interpret and implement relevant government flow down requirements.
• Interface with customer security offices.
• Define, interpret and implement security requirements and procedures for handling of Controlled Unclassified information (CUI) & CDI
• Administer insider threat program and serve as Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)Required QualificationsExperience and/or Training:
• Active Secret clearance.
• Minimum of five years working as a Facility Security Officer (FSO/AFSO) or equivalent role.
• Completion of DCSA CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities, ITPSO, and other applicable FSO training programs.
• Strong working knowledge of the 32CFR, ICDs, and DoD Directives required.
• Submitting, processing and obtaining Facility Clearance (FCL)
• Demonstrated experience with entire lifecycle of classified contracts, insider threat program, counterintelligence, personnel clearances, secure area builds, creation of standard operation procedures, and visitor management.
• Experience in Industrial Security and/or Government Contracts.
• Demonstrated experience as liaison with law enforcement, USG, and DoD.
• Familiar with government security program management, including: Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-Qip), Defense Information Security System (DISS), Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT), Defense Information System, National Industrial Security System (NISS).
• Physical and guard service supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and gain consensus from stakeholders on solutions to security problems.
• This position is 100% on-site. Responsibilities sometime require working evenings and weekends and in some cases with little to no advance notice.Required Skills:
• Prior experience working in a role as self-starter requiring minimal supervision. Ability to plan, schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Possesses good organizational skills and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate with respect, openly, directly and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking, public relations, and education.
• Thinks ahead, minimizing potential problems. Proactive in identifying areas to improve.
• Technology/Equipment: Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).US Citizenship Required: This position requires that the applicant selected be a U.S. citizen. Must have a current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Current active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph is desired.