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TeleWorld Solutions Inc lists this Industrial/Facility Security Officer opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Active Secret Security Clearance Required
TeleWorld Solutions is seeking an experienced Industrial / Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead the company's transition into the cleared government contracting space. This position is responsible for obtaining TWS's initial Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL), establishing and administering a NISPOM-compliant industrial security program, and serving as the company's designated FSO.
The successful candidate will guide TWS through the facility clearance process, develop the policies, procedures, systems, and controls required to support classified contracts, and build a scalable security program from the ground up. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, government customers, legal counsel, and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
Responsibilities
Lead all efforts required to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL)
Serve as TWS's designated Facility Security Officer and industrial security subject matter expert
Act as the primary liaison with DCSA, government sponsors, customers, and executive leadership
Develop and execute the company's industrial security strategy and cleared contracting roadmap
Guide leadership through FCL requirements, including KMP reviews, exclusion resolutions, organizational documentation, and compliance activities
Establish and administer the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in accordance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, training, and compliance programs
Manage personnel security processes, including clearance sponsorships, investigations, visit requests, access authorizations, indoctrinations, and debriefings
Maintain DISS, NISS, NBIS, and other required government security systems
Prepare and administer DD254s and subcontractor security requirements
Conduct self-inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure audit readiness
Deliver Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs
Manage classified material accountability, storage requirements, and access controls, as applicable
Support proposal, capture, and contract startup efforts by identifying security requirement
Advise leadership on industrial security risks, compliance obligations, and classified growth opportunities.
Establish scalable security processes to support future cleared business growth
Qualifications
Due to the nature of the work and the requirement to obtain and maintain access to U.S. Government classified information, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Required
Active Secret security clearance
5+ years of progressive industrial security experience
Previous experience serving as a Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Demonstrated experience successfully leading or directly supporting the acquisition of a Department of Defense Facility Clearance (FCL)
Demonstrated experience establishing an industrial security program for a company entering the cleared contractor environment
Strong working knowledge of NISPOM and related industrial security regulations
Experience working directly with DCSA and government security representatives
Experience administering personnel security, facility security, and security compliance programs
Experience utilizing DISS, NISS, NBIS, and other government security systems
Experience preparing and administering DD254 requirements
Ability to independently build, implement, and mature security programs with minimal oversight
Preferred
FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (FSO-P) certification
ISP®, CPP®, Security+, or similar security certification
Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field
Experience developing security governance frameworks and compliance programs in growing organizations
Knowledge & Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and industrial security best practices
Ability to interpret and apply federal security regulations and contractual requirements
Ability to advise executive leadership on strategic security matters
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Exceptional discretion, professionalism, and integrity when handling sensitive information
Why TeleWorld Solutions
TeleWorld Solutions is expanding its capabilities to support mission-critical government customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and shape the company's industrial security program from the ground up while enabling TWS to bring its proven telecommunications, wireless, and technology solutions into the cleared government contracting space.
Join Our Veteran-Friendly Team
Are you a veteran or a veteran spouse with expertise in telecommunications? Join our team at TeleWorld Solutions, where we value your military experience and provide great benefits. We invite all veterans and veteran spouses to bring their skills and dedication to our team.
TeleWorld Solutions is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Worksite address
chantilly, VA, 22021, US
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