Facility Security Officer

About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

We are seeking a qualified Facility Security Officer (FSO) in Virginia Beach, VA.

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Position Description:

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) to ensure full compliance with the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD regulations, customer requirements, and company policies. This role oversees industrial security operations for a possessing facility, maintains strong relationships with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) representatives, and ensures a robust security posture that protects classified and proprietary information.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares/updates facility security manuals and briefings
• Prepares, coordinates, and conducts security awareness, training and educational programs for all employees (cleared and uncleared) ensuring compliance and support of the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM), customer requirements, and company policy
• Interprets and implements security requirements outlined in DD 254s and prepares subcontractor DD 254s
• Conducts initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post foreign travel briefings, specialty briefings and refresher briefings
• Prepares, implements and maintains plans for protection of proprietary company information
• Oversees badging of employees, visitors, consultants and representatives
• Maintain visitor control functions and verify visit authorization requests (VARs) of incoming guests
• Ensures access to classified information is limited to appropriately cleared personnel with need to know
• Coordinates, submits, and confirms employee security clearances via DISS/NBIS, initiates and reviews eAPP/SF-86/PVQ documentation
• Ensure security records and files are complete and up to date with required documentation
• Maintains DISS/NBIS/SWFT/NISS accounts, processes initial, 5-year CV Updates and RSI investigation requests, submits visit requests, and processes CSRs and Incident Reports as required by SEAD 3 and DCSA and/or customer officials
• Maintains the SMO's NISS account; submits facility clearance package as needed
• Completes DCSA annual security self-assessment, prepares Self- Assessment Certification letter for SMO's signature and submits via NISS
• Prepares the facility for required annual DCSA Security Review, maintaining a strong security process and clean record of no security violations
• Maintains interactive relationship with DCSA representatives, prime and subcontractor FSOs, and government representatives
• Participate as a member of the Decision Tech Insider Threat Working Group and complete InT training as assigned

• Stays current with FSO training and security requirements as directed by DCSA as well as with all national security violations and potential threats to employees and their confidential information
• Provide additional ad hoc support to corporate as requested

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• DCSA FSO Certification for a Possessing Facility
• Analytical ability to understand and interpret DoD and company security policies and procedures and use considerable judgment in applying them to individual situations
• Working knowledge of the NISPOM, SEAD 3 reporting, and other relevant security standards
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills

Other Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with industrial security, proficiency with DISS/NBIS/NISS/SWFT and a working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Knowledge of open storage requirements and experience in management and document control of large items in an open storage environment
• Experience with Information System Security Management is required

Travel Requirements:

• Limited travel requirements (

Decision Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.