Facility Security Officer (Fso)

Basic Function / Nature and Scope

This position serves as Security Office Operations Officer at the Institute's Kansas City Headquarters facility and has both administrative and physical security responsibilities.  Manages government contract related security.  This position is responsible for maintaining all security-related files, security training efforts, clearance activities, customer contact, SCIF administration and management.  Performs security activities in support of the business needs of the Institute.

This position reports to the Director of Corporate Security, Kansas City with some coordination with Business Unit Directors.  All work is performed under general supervision of the Director of Corporate Security but performed independently.  This position directs security measures necessary for maintaining compliance with government regulations at the headquarters facility. Cooperates, promotes interaction and communication within the security group, the Institute, and external customers to include the U. S. Government Agencies, local law enforcement and safety forces.  Additionally, compliance with NISPOM and related guidance for the security of information systems is required.

Essential Functions

Facility Security:

• Manages day-to-day operations of the Facility's Security Program, leading compliance, and developing a security program that enables the business with the following actions:
• Verifies security clearance status for visitors and potential new employees, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Oversees the Personnel Security program and security clearance process for employees through DISS and other customer databases.
• Maintains the facility clearance status of the facility through NISS.
• Oversees the Physical Security program and document control accountability.
• Develops and provides security-related briefings and training required by NISPOM (32 CFR) and client.
• Develops and provides foreign pre/post travel briefings in accordance to government requirements.
• Prepares and reports derogatory information as directed by the customer.
• Manages the COMSEC account as the primary account manager.
• Ensures the proper preparation and review of draft/original/revised DD254s.
• Tracks status of contracts and provide updates to the Security Director. 
• Leads self-inspections and DCSA Vulnerability Assessments of programs.

Technical Duties:

• Management of all PCLs- Collect necessary PCL information and initiate Personnel Clearance (PCL) actions in DISS/NBIS and SWFT.
• Process SF86, SF312, security investigations and periodic reinvestigations.
• Maintain and keep all company records compliant with NISPOM and contract requirements (i.e., Facility Documents, Personnel Documents, Contract DD254s).
• Review and update government systems (NISS, DISS/NBIS & SWFT) and act as system administrator.
• Submit change condition notifications to DCSA via NISS (i.e., Change in Address, KMP, Operating Name, Ownership, FOCI).
• Work closely with the ISSM to maintain information system requirements.
• Prep and submit FCL or Sponsorship Package in the NISS.
• Submits site mobilization and visit requirements- electronical country clearances and Visits/VARs.
• Manage FOCI monthly, quarterly, and annual requirements.
• Serve as site Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO).

Compliance:

• Conduct and report Annual Self-Inspections to DCSA.
• Prepare for all Security Review information for DCSA and be the primary contact for DCSA's assessments.
• Update company policies and procedures (Initial Security Briefing, Annual Security Awareness Training, etc.), and create and implement new policies/procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM and U.S. government contract requirements.

Training/Education:

• Responsible for all security education curriculum and training for corporate employees, site teams, subcontractors, and subsidiary staff, and maintain records.
• Provides thorough understanding of government security requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, NISPOM Supplement, and related government regulations/guidance.

Collaboration:

• Works closely with HR, the Legal team, IT and the Executive Team to understand business demands and incorporate security requirements.
• Works with business development from pre-bid stage to award regarding security requirements.

Financial and Admin Responsibility:

• Assists in the development of budgets for projects and tasks at off-site facility.
• Completes work within the hours budgeted for performance of specific tasks.
• Seeks ways to improve productivity in accomplishing basic tasks.
• Support project work in relationship to security and technology needs.
• Provides timely response to client requests for information.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

Manage facility Special Security Officer (SSO). Evaluate performance accurately and fairly.  Communicates and discusses performance on a regular basis. Prepare performance appraisal. Identify key development needs for assigned staff and provide appropriate training and assignments in core competency areas.

Success Factors

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

• Reflects on activities and impact on others.  Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive.  Is open to criticism and talking about shortcomings. Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences. Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits.

Communicates Effectively

• Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

Collaborates

• Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.

Instills Trust

• Follows through on commitments. Is seen as direct and truthful. Keeps confidences. Practices what they preach. Shows consistency between words and actions.

Drives Results

• Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

Ensures Accountability

• Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. Designs feedback loops into work.

Nimble Learning

• Learns quickly when facing new situations. Experiments to find new solutions. Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes.

Self-Development

• Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, from others, and from structured learning. Makes the most of available development resources.

Technical Knowledge

• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Minimum Qualifications (primarily objective criteria required for candidates considered for role)

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus 5 years of experience as an FSO.
• MUST have a U.S. Government Security Clearance and the ability to maintain a security clearance at the required level (pass a criminal background and credit check). 
• Knowledge of NISPOM Rule (32 CFR Part 117).
• Ability to travel 1-2 times a year stateside.
• DISS (NBIS)/NISS/SWFT experience.
• Prior SCI/SAP security experience.
• COMSEC experience as the primary or alternate COMSEC manager.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed and be available on 24-hour call.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred plus 5 years of experience as an FSO.
• Preferred to have already completed the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certificate.
• Insider Threat Training Certificate a plus.
• FOCI & DOS contract experience a plus.