Assistant Facility Security Officer (Afso) Security Administrator Support

DCS, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to join our team. The successful candidate main duties will include:

Essential Job Functions:

Serve as the Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) reporting to the Facility Security Officer (FSO).

Conduct new hire orientations, briefings, and debriefings.

Maintain security records in SIMS, as well as other electronic and hard copy records.

Process SF-86s for initial clearances, CVUpdates, continuous evaluation and upgrades.

Assist and support the FSO in the day-to-day security administration and operations for cleared facility under the National Industrial Security Program.

Coordinate fingerprinting as needed.

Support classified contracts to meet established security requirements such as Common Access Cards processing, visit requests, building access requests, etc.

Track and maintain DD-254's to ensure continuity over all established programs.

Interact with Project Managers to support their security requirements for their contracts.

Prepare courier authorization letters as needed.

Conduct and track pre and post-foreign travel briefings – input foreign travel in DISS.

Prepare documentation for SCI billets.

Maintain and access DISS daily. Maintain other Gov’t accounts as needed.

Assist the FSO in conducting self-inspections of all security functions to ensure compliance – at least twice a year.

Brief Senior Management Official and Vice President of Security of these findings. Upload self-inspection into NISS.

Responsible for processing incoming and outgoing visit requests as needed.

Schedule, support and monitor classified / sensitive meetings.

Support and assist in sustaining companywide and local security training and awareness program and maintain Training Databases.

Monitor and respond to Security Call Center daily.

Perform Document Control and Transmission processes (both incoming and outgoing) in accordance with NISPOM requirements.

Prepare and coordinate destruction of material/media in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

Provide assistance and guidance to employees seeking help on personal issues, especially those that might affect their clearance.

Investigate, prepare and submit Incident Reports as required.

Assist FSO in investigating, preparing and submitting Security Violations Reports in accordance with corporate policy.

Assist FSO in preparing for DCSA (Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency) audits.

Assist FSO with COMSEC accountability and issuance of hand receipts and transfers.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Associates degree plus 4 years of experience preferred (or High School and 10 years’ experience).

Must currently hold at least a Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Experience in DISS, NISS, and eQIP is required.

Great attitude, willingness to learn, Team Player.

Self-motivated; Ability to plan and organize support of multiple activities; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure and resolution.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Strong focus on internal and external user and customer requirements.

Must have strong problem-solving skills.

Must be a professional, detail-oriented self-starter.

Desired Skills:

FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Course is a plus, not mandatory – however will be mandatory within the first year of assignment as the AFSO.

COMSEC experience is a plus – completion of courses required within the first year.

Understanding of the National Security Program (NISPOM) and Industrial Security Regulations and practices.