The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) will provide security guidance as well as office support to all Ultra employees and visitors. The AFSO is responsible for implementing and maintaining the facility's industrial security program and ensuring compliance to the SSA as part of Foreign, Ownership, and Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation. The AFSO should have in-depth knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual/32 CFR§117 (NISPOM) and experience with the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA). As the Office Administrator you will support the daily operations with ordering of supplies for the location through our various office vendors.

This is an onsite role based in our, MA facility.

 

 

Nationality Requirements

 

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

 

Job Description

 

Successful candidate will manage the security program and day to day operations of the office.  This position requires excellent professional judgment and discretion, as well as the identification, analysis and recommendations and implementation of actions to be taken in security-related and facilities matters.

• Secondary POC for personnel security matters with DCSA
• Provide clear guidance to company employees, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate at all sites
• Manage the security aspects of various U.S. Government agencies’ classified programs including classified materials.
• Interface with government customers on security related issues
• Perform maintenance in Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Prepare and send DD1172s for CAC Card processing as required
• Assist in developing and administering a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness program for both cleared and non-cleared personnel, to include Initial & Annual Security Refresher
• Respond to emergency alarm calls off hours
• Provide escort support to visitors on off days, sometimes late evenings
• Investigate and report security violations and incidents and work closely with Program Managers, employees and management to develop appropriate corrective actions
• Assist with required annual self-inspections of security program, resolving possible security violations and initiating measures to correct security deficiencies
• Process visit requests for personnel and International visit requests
• Ensures up-to-date security knowledge through training, security meetings, and security-related memberships
• Generate and report on monthly Security metrics
• Work closely with security team at all NS2 locations
• Responsible to greet and escort visitors
• Inventory and order supplies
• Assist with Shipping and receiving of customer shipments as needed
• Schedule facilities maintenance as required
• Enter purchase requisitions in Oracle for facilities/security related items
• Organize meetings, including the ordering of food, keeping meeting supplies replenished, assist with set-up and clean-up of those meetings.

 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience
• Must have or be able to obtain a US Government secret clearance. Security clearances are granted to US Citizens

 

Desired Skills:

• 5+ years industrial security experience with government contractor(s) preferred
• Possesses basic knowledge of CUI (ITAR/EAR) regulations
• Experience interfacing with DCSA, Government customers, and executive management
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of DISS & NISS
• Knowledge of Avigilon Camera Systems is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of the NISPOM / 32 CFR § 117
• Experience performing self-inspections and taking a leadership role in DCSA Vulnerability Assessments
• Candidate will exhibit characteristics of a leader who is determined, results oriented, persuasive, and a strong communicator.
• Member of NCMS
• Familiar with DCSA FOCI mitigation agreements (SSA, ECP, TCP, AOP, etc.)
• Experience with Export Control (ITAR)
• Experience with Insider Threat Programs
• Able to work independently with little guidance
• Ethical Conduct
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in teams with members from various disciplines.
• Must be detail orientated and highly organized
• Must be proficient in prioritizing and multi-tasking