Facility Security Officer

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Nispom/32 cfr §117 compliance expertise
Defense counterintelligence and security agency liaison
Classified information management and accountability
The Facility Security Officer manages the University of Arkansas' classified research security program across all relevant sites to ensure full compliance with federal regulations

Job Summary

  • The Facility Security Officer manages the University of Arkansas' classified research security program across all relevant sites to ensure full compliance with federal regulations.
  • This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert on classified operations, foreign influence, and research security while leading efforts to prevent and mitigate malign foreign influence.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, immediate leave accrual, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

Matching Summary

The Facility Security Officer manages the University of Arkansas' classified research security program across all relevant sites to ensure full compliance with federal regulations.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits include health, dental, life, disability, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in university research environment
  • Strong diplomatic relationship building skills
  • Budget development and management experience
  • Cross-functional team collaboration abilities

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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