Facility Security Officer

SoarTech an Accelint company•Ann Arbor, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance or ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link. The Facility Security Officer (FSO) will be responsible for the administration, oversight, and day-to-day operation of the contractor security program and the buildout of secure spaces in our office. This position is an onsite role and will be based at our Ann Arbor, Michigan offices. 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.

Requirements

5+ 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.
Expertise using MS Office toolset.
An active Secret National Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

An active Top Secret National Security Clearance.
Active-duty military experience.
Previous experience managing secure spaces.

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 point of contact for government security representatives and auditors.
Ensure proper control, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials in alignment with established security procedures.