Facility Security Officer

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Onsite
Nispom/32 cfr §117 compliance expertise
Defense counterintelligence and security agency (dcsa) coordination
Classified information management and accountability
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage its classified research security program. This role involves ensuring compliance with security regulations, leading security measures, and engaging with stakeholders on classified operations

Job Summary

  • The Facility Security Officer manages the University of Arkansas' classified research security program across all relevant sites while ensuring full compliance with federal regulations.
  • This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert to university leadership on classified operations and interfaces directly with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and prime contractors.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%, and 12 official holidays.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage its classified research security program. This role involves ensuring compliance with security regulations, leading security measures, and engaging with stakeholders on classified operations.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits include health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions of 5-10%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NISPOM/32 CFR §117 compliance expertise
  • Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) coordination
  • Classified information management and accountability
  • Insider Threat Program leadership and oversight
  • DD-254 contract security specification issuance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in university research environment
  • Strong diplomatic relationship building skills
  • Budget development and management experience
  • Cross-functional team collaboration abilities
  • Knowledge of foreign influence mitigation strategies

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Current Top Secret or Secret clearance
  • Completion of DCSA FSO Course for Possessing Facilities
  • Master's degree OR 8+ years direct relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree AND 10+ years direct relevant experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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