Facility Security Officer - Pending Award of Contracts

Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

We are seeking a seasoned, motivated, and detail-oriented Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support multiple clients across the United States. This is a part-time, remote position for a security professional who can work independently, quickly adapt to client-specific requirements, and consistently provide high-quality industrial security support during established business hours, Monday through Friday, based on client needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial security, be experienced with DCSA systems and processes, and be comfortable supporting a range of security requirements for both possessing and non-possessing facilities. Travel is expected to be minimal to none.
Key Responsibilities

- Conduct, prepare for, and support Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs) and other DCSA-related security reviews, as required.

- Advise client leadership and internal stakeholders on security requirements, violations, and corrective actions to maintain compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other applicable regulations.

- Prepare, maintain, and manage required security documentation, records, and forms, including personnel security files for employees, consultants, and contractors.

- Conduct self-inspections and evaluate internal security processes to ensure ongoing compliance with NISPOM and related security requirements.

- Provide day-to-day security support for collateral, sensitive, and SCI activities.

- Conduct initial security briefings, annual refresher training, and security awareness training for cleared and uncleared personnel, including insider threat awareness.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for visit authorization requests (VARs) and maintain strong working relationships with client security representatives and contract personnel.

- Support onboarding activities by administering clearance transfers, initiating security submissions, and maintaining personnel records in applicable government systems.

- Manage and maintain personnel security actions within DISS, NISS, NBIS, and related security platforms.

- Support clients with facility clearance sponsorship, FOCI mitigation, compliance efforts, and DCSA audit readiness activities.

- Assist in the administration and maintenance of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation measures, agreements, and associated reporting requirements, as applicable.

Required Qualifications

- Must be a U.S. citizen.

- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance.

- Must have 3+ years of experience providing FSO, AFSO, CSSO, or related industrial security support for a government contractor supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs.

- Must have strong working knowledge of NISPOM requirements and related government security regulations.

- Must be seasoned and fully proficient in the use of DCSA systems and processes at the time of hire.

- Demonstrated experience with personnel security, facility clearance processes, eApp, and government security systems such as DISS, NISS, and NBIS.

- Experience supporting DCSA inspections/audits, facility clearance sponsorship, and FOCI mitigation activities.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt quickly to client-specific requirements.

- Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Familiarity with SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

- Completion of relevant FSO training courses, including:
- IS020.CU – Non-Possessing Facilities

- IS030.CU – FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities

- ITPSO training

- Knowledge of ACCS.

- Current membership in NCMS.

- Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to communicat