Assistant Facility Security Officer/Personnel Security (Corp186)

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

We are looking for a committed Assistant Facility Security Officer/PERSEC to join our Cyber Line of Business.  The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the FSO by monitoring, administering, and coordinating the DOD and other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. The right person will provide multi-disciplined security support for our multi-caveat programs in Melbourne as well as support our other locations. Get s#it done.

This position requires a current Top Secret Clearance, eligibility favorable to SCI

• Interprets and implements 32 CFR, Rule 117 “NISPOM Rule” and DoD 5205.07.
• Administrate personnel security clearance processes to include coordinating initial clearance submissions and periodic reinvestigations of staff, providing guidance and instruction to staff to ensure completion of security paperwork, collection of electronic fingerprinting of initial clearance candidates, and providing follow-up clearance report status on processed clearances to managers for specific contracts. 
• Maintain security documentation and files in accordance with DCSA and DoD requirements.
• Provide and document employee security briefings, debriefings, investigate and report security violations and incidents.
• Maintain classified holdings and prepare transmittals in accordance with 32 CFR, Rule 117 “NISPOM Rule” .
• Assist with development, implementation, and tracking of security training.
• Assist with day-to-day operations to support CSSOs/FSOs and enforce government and company security policies as needed.
• Provide PHYSEC duties - badges, access cards, room accesses, and visits, as required by contract.
• Review and verify personnel security clearances and SAP accesses through queries to government security databases and systems.

• Experience as an Assistant Facility Security Officer.
• Subject Matter Expert in Personnel Security.
• 5+ Years directly related experience w/ Associates Degree or higher in a related field.   
• Knowledge of the basic security requirements for safeguarding government classified information per DoD 5205.07 and 32 CFR, Rule 117 “NISPOM Rule”.   
• Proven ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures, to react responsibly in stressful situations, to communicate clearly and logically both verbally and in writing, and an ability to interact with all levels of people in a tactful and diplomatic manner to obtain compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of various software applications with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace products, DISS, JADE, NBIS, SWFT, and NISS.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of industry policies, procedures, forms, organization, etc. and a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, poise and ability to function independently.

• Experience as a Facility Security Officer.
• Experience as a Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO, formerly CPSO).
• FSO Program Management Certification.
• SPO Certification.

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all  paid for by RII. It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. 

It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have a community manager and regular community events.

Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, nationa  origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

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