The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will be responsible for the administration, oversight, and day-to-day operation of secure operations in our Falls Church, VA office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining company Facility Clearance (FCL), initiating and maintaining employee paperwork/records, providing security education for safeguarding classified information to employees, overseeing company security and insider threat protection programs, conducting FCL security self-inspections, and providing security reporting to the government.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the company’s Facility Clearance (FCL) in full compliance with applicable U.S. government security regulations.
- Initiate, process, and manage employee Personnel Security Clearances (PCLs), ensuring accurate submission, tracking, and timely follow-up.
- Deliver security education and training programs to employees on the proper handling and safeguarding of classified information.
- Conduct required FCL self-inspections and implement corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for employees, guests, and external vendors. Oversee daily office operations, including mail handling, vendor coordination, and general workplace needs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government security representatives and auditors. Support day-to-day security protocols, including access control, visitor coordination, and adherence to physical security standards.
- Ensure proper control, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials in alignment with established security procedures.
- Coordinate logistics for team meetings, office events, etc.
- Collaborate with HR and IT to ensure seamless setup of workstations, systems access, and welcome processes for new employees
- Maintain accurate office documentation, signage, and organizational systems to support an efficient and professional environment
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience managing FCL requirements in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, management, psychology, sociology, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Provide clear guidance to company leadership, its employees, and recommended modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate under DCSA.
- Thorough working knowledge of the NISPOM, other relevant, current, and changing DoD security guidance as well as Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards.
- Ability to display professionalism, discretion and diplomacy when interacting with employees and management at all levels within the company.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Expertise using MS Office toolset.
- An active Secret National Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
Preferred Skills (Not Required):
- An active Top Secret National Security Clearance.
- Active-duty military experience.
- Previous experience managing secure spaces.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Comfortable working on-site in a professional office setting.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel to support security/organizational needs.