Alternate Facility Security Officer

About the position

The Alternate Facility Security Officer (A/FSO) position at RAND is responsible for assisting the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in implementing security policies and procedures related to government classified information, personnel security, physical security, operational security, and facility safety. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of security regulations and the ability to operate autonomously, ensuring compliance and maintaining the highest standards of security. The A/FSO will also take on the responsibilities of the FSO in their absence, making independent decisions and interfacing with senior leadership and government officials.

Responsibilities

• Assist the FSO in ensuring programs and procedures for handling secure and/or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment are performed in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule).
• Act as Document Control Specialist by maintaining accountability for classified documents and hard drives, performing material transactions, and maintaining records for each transaction.
• Perform necessary briefings and debriefings with staff and maintain briefing statements, security forms, and other record-keeping requirements.
• Create, send, and receive Visit Authorization Requests and maintain the DISS visit and personnel records.
• Interact with internal staff and DCSA industrial security representatives on investigations and other reportable issues to ensure compliance with NISPOM Rule in the absence of the FSO.
• Process personnel security information via DISS and ensure that security personnel records are accurate and complete.
• Assist with setting up for classified meetings and processing security clearances and visitor access.
• Assist with the development of training materials.
• Serve as Alternate COMSEC Custodian.

Requirements

• Must complete FSO training for Processing Facilities courses within 6 months of starting position.
• Must complete Insider Threat courses within 6 months of starting position.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of the 32CFR Part 117 within 6 months of starting position.
• Must have working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to discreetly handle sensitive information.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Paid time-off
• Sabbatical pay for additional compensation during vacation.