Job Title: Senior Manager, Industrial Security (Facility Security Officer)
Job Code: 17305
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL (Onsite)
Work Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
The Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Personnel Security Lead for the Space and Airborne Segment; Advanced Combat Systems Sector portfolio located in Brevard County, Florida must maintain awareness and understanding of DoD Collateral and SAP security policies, procedures, and work instructions in collaboration with applicable government guidelines. Primary duties of this position entail performing a variety of program security related duties ensuring compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117) and JFAN. Successful candidate will independently support classified programs by managing Government Contract DD254s and working directly with program management, engineering and support staff, and contracts personnel. In addition, successful candidate will support DoD customer programs with these processes: suitability interviews for candidates and internal employees seeking assignment to cleared positions: clearance processing protocols; formulating solutions to difficult security problems including Program Protection Plans, physical security evaluations; handling COMSEC material appropriately; Leading the Insider Threat working Group for the CAGE, and basic understanding of Cyber Security and RMF protocols. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing Personnel Security processes and procedures with an emphasis on collecting reliable and valuable metrics regarding cleared personnel. They will train all personnel security staff on customer driven processes and procedures, tracking reportable incidents, travel, and life events, providing security clearance guidance, managing visit requests, and assisting customers with security related issues.Essential Functions:
Successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, intermediate computing skills to include a basic understanding of database management, have excellent verbal and written communications skills and a thorough understanding of the major industrial security functions. The successful candidate will:
Develop and apply local policies and procedures required to manage Department of Defense (DoD) & Special Access programs and to protect classified information and resources in accordance with government directives.
Responsible for all aspects of security to include personnel processing, physical & technical, Document Control COMSEC and classification management in a Sensitive Collateral environment, utilizing the requirements set forth in the NISPOM/ICDs.
Act as a technical authority in interpreting and applying classification and dissemination guidance for assigned programs.
Liaise with the Corporate Security Director responsible for Collateral programs, and government security offices; communicate security policies, procedures, counterintelligence news and applicable information to keep employees up to date with potential security requirements and implementation.
Develop relationships through effective communications with external customers (Government, Associate Defense Contractors, Subcontractors) and our internal leadership, peers, and customers.
Establish, manage, and control classified information and material within Restricted, Open Storage, and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs).
Ensure adequate secure storage and workspaces for customers, conduct annual inventory of accountable classified material, ensure proper destruction of classified and Controlled Unclassified Information CUI materials per customer controls.
Develop security plans and administer security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in support of current contracts and in response to RFPs in the pursuit of new business.
Present specific program briefings, debriefings, and refresher training for program personnel.
Investigate security violations and infractions, preparing reports as required and communicating with DoD Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Representatives as necessary.
Participate in the Insider Threat Working Group (ITWG) program in collaboration with internal and government Counterintelligence team members.
Maintain expert level of proficiency with U.S. government personnel security and reporting databases (i.e. Defense Information System for Security (DISS), (NBIS) to ensure prompt & current management oversight of cleared personnel.
Protect Personal Identifiable Information (PII) with a high level of trust and sensitivity.
Manage the clearance Pre-Screening/suitability process for the portfolio; required to meet with potential new-hires and conduct security baseline interviews against the adjudicative guidelines and make autonomous recommendations to hiring managers/recruiters for suitability.
Provide direction to the Security team in resolving issues encountered during the processing of cases relative to adverse information and must use discretion if/when reported adverse information must be conveyed to the government.
Act independently on projects and coordinate with corporate, management, and peers to drive change and implement continuity.
Collaborate with government security counterparts when provided with new government directives and policy notes. Subject must plan and implement government policy to security management, program management, internal security staff, and cleared employees.
Generate necessary reports to support Program Management on cleared staff sponsorship; on-off/boarding for classified programs supporting staffing needs.
Receive, review, and submit cleared employee reports related to reportable life events, security incidents and foreign travel. Upon review must make decision whether reported event needs further review/action from management and/or counterintelligence team.
Provide direction and guidance related to Secure space and Networks.
Responsible for managing an annual $4M budget.
Designated participant/member of national Industrial Security Working Group (ISWG)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related security experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related security experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related security experience.
Active Top-Secret Clearance required.
Must possess a current adjudicated Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial security.
Certification in CDSE Facility Security Officer.
Must be proficient in computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook.
Accomplished oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive deliverables.
Hands on, self-starting, disciplined and detail-oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.
Efficient, proactive, responsive team player.
Experience using DISS, SIMS, and various DOD and SAP Personnel Security Databases.
Familiarity with NISPOM, ICD 503 and 705, and DODM 5205.07.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
