Facility Security Officer (FSO)

• Facility Security Officer for General Dynamics Land System (GDLS) at the corporate office in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Acts as the designated representative to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the various Security Program Managers for the Department of War.
• Responsible for implementation, execution and policy oversight of a comprehensive security program on behalf of the company. Duties include developing and administering security programs and procedures for Classified information/materials in compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), 32 CFR Part 117 - National Industrial Security Program Operational Manual (NISPOM), US Army and DCSA security directives, DoDI 5200.48, and National Security Agency (NSA) Manual 3-16.
• Maintain an effective security program consistent with all regulatory and government policies and lead all aspects of the company's National Industrial Security Program (NISP), both physical and non-tangible, protecting classified information, sensitive information and company assets.
• Serve as the company's trusted resource and expert on security programs while partnering with functional organizations to solve complex challenges internal and external to the company.
• Responsible for providing Industrial Security guidance to GDLS senior management and the cleared GDLS workforce globally.
• Serves as the focal point to prepare the company for Security Vulnerability Assessments conducted by DCSA.
• Understand and brief senior GDLS management on Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI) issues and know when to report changed conditions.
• Responsible for administering security for special programs, including the review, approval, and submission of SCI and SAP nomination packages in accordance with customer requirements.
• Maintain Facility Clearance (FCL) for GDLS through close coordination with DCSA.
• Oversee and manage government documentation associated with closed areas storing, transmitting or processing classified information.
• Review, coordinate, update and communicate revisions to security program governance documentation e.g. policies, procedures, and Standard Practice (SP) manuals.
• Assist Trade Compliance department with International Traffic in Arms Regulations documentation.
• Review and update Technology Control Plan (TCP) for foreign visitors as required.
• Maintain an accurate accounting of GDLS personnel in the Department of War security clearance system of record.
• Support inspections/self-assessments in accordance with National, DOW, Intelligence Community and Corporate policies.
• Conduct briefing/debriefing of individuals requiring access, as required.
• Brief and authorize courier orders and cards to transmit classified documents in accordance with United States Government regulations and policies.
• Maintain an ongoing security education program, e.g. design updates to annual online training, publish security awareness notices, and participate in Security Awareness seminars.
• Supports Counterintelligence and Insider Threat programs.
• Responsible for conducting investigations into security violations and provides oversite for spill remediation and reporting to DCSA.
• Understanding and experience with requirements for handling COMSEC.
• Advise and assist personnel with SEAD 3 mandatory reporting requirements as outlined in DoD 32 CFR, Part 117.
• Process outgoing and incoming visit authorizations for personnel assigned to contracts requiring cleared access.
• Communicate security requirements during contract proposal reviews.
• Reviews all DD Form 254s and requests modifications as necessary.
• Prepare DD-254 documentation and appropriate security guidance for subcontractors.
• Prepare Facility Clearance (FCL) Sponsorship documentation for subcontractors requiring new FCLs.
• Coordinate response to security related CDRLs (contract data requirements list) and proposal items.
• Prepare Systems Security Plans (SSPs) and Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) in accordance with customer guidelines.
• Manage/maintain the facility clearance documents (SF-328, DD 441, and DD441-1).
• Understanding and experience with Arms Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) handling and storage requirements.
• Oversee and ensure compliance for classified meetings, document control, and international programs.

• Must possess a BA/BS and be a U.S. citizen.
• Significant FSO experience working with a cleared defense contractor or at least seven years USG program security experience.
• Must be able to manage complex requirements and make critical decisions regarding high value programs.
• Must possess a broad knowledge of NISPOM rules, regulations, and procedures, to include a working knowledge of SIMS, DISS, NISS, SWIFT, e-QIP and other industrial security related databases.
• Able to obtain and maintain a government issued Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Have completed NISP CSA Facility Security Officer (FSO) training or complete within 6 months of appointment
• Individual must be experienced in working in a dynamic work environment, supporting several tasks at once, with potential for short deadlines.
• Must have experience conducting threat assessments, internal audits and inspections.
• Experience in counterintelligence investigations with an emphasis on counterproliferation, defense supply chains and theft of defense intellectual property preferred.
• Experience managing teams and effective liaison with federal law enforcement agencies.
• COMSEC experience required. Must have COMSEC custodian certificate or be able to attend and complete IAEC-2112 COMSEC training course.
• Program experience managing a SCIF or SAPF.
• Must be able to respond to alarms after hours.
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Facility Security Officer typically works in an office environment with regular visits to manufacturing areas and warehouses. Visits to manufacturing areas require the ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs. May require occasional trips to other General Dynamics Business Units