Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)/Facility Security Officer (FSO)

i3 is seeking a cleared security professional with experience as both a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and as a company Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsible for executing National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) procedures.  The candidate should have some experience with SCI oversight and be knowledgeable with Intelligence Directives, Department of Defense (DoD) security policies, and the NISPOM in the areas of Personnel Security, Information Security, Physical Security, and Industrial Security. The candidate will provide security administration for both an ICD-705 environment as well as for collateral spaces.  The position will require direct oversight and maintenance for the overall site facility security clearance under the purview of DCSA as well as for areas under customer cognizance.  The candidate will also assist with maintaining the facility’s COMSEC account.  The work will be primarily conducted at the company location in the Arlington, Virginia area.

• Performs duties as the site CPSO with limited duties as a CSSO.
• Acts as the site FSO for a branch/division office within a multiple facility organization.
• Develops and maintains security plans, procedures, and instructions for use within a secure facility.
• Coordinates and conducts security awareness, training, briefings, indoctrinations, and educational programs.
• Reviews and vets clearances and prescreening questionnaires on behalf of the government customer
• Prepares the facility for required audits and inspections, maintaining a robust security process.
• Develops and maintains Fixed Facility Checklists and Compartment Checklists for a secure facility.
• Maintains personnel security records for collateral and special programs to include the use of Government systems of record.
• Operates and maintains a visitor control program to include processing Visit Access Request (VAR) for incoming and outgoing personnel.
• Provides security oversight and management to subcontractors via DD Form 254 or other contractual methods.
• Effectively manages all phases of Communications Security (COMSEC) operations and accounts for all COMSEC documents, equipment, and cryptographic key.
• Maintains interactive relationships with program customers and DCSA representatives.
• Responds to alarms and other emergencies to include after normal business hours and/or nights/weekends.
• Supports the Insider Threat Program and policies.
• Ensures compliance with the DoD Manual 5205.07, 32 CFR 117 NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Must hold a current DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of DoD security experience preferably in the contractor domain.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with managing and/or building out classified areas.
• In-depth knowledge of 32 CFR 117, DoDM 5205.07, and ICDs 704 and 705.
• Working knowledge of JADE, DISS, NISS, NBIS e-APP, ACCS, and SPOT.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired:

• Completed FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities training
• COMSEC and OPSEC certifications.
• CDSE Certifications and/or Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification. 

 Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!