Facility Security Officer

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Classified research security program management
Nispom/32 cfr §117 compliance
Dcsa coordination
The Facility Security Officer (FSO) manages the University of Arkansas’ classified research security program across all relevant university sites, ensuring adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM/32 CFR §117)

Job Summary

  • The Facility Security Officer (FSO) manages the University of Arkansas’ classified research security program across all relevant university sites, ensuring adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM/32 CFR §117).
  • Key responsibilities include program leadership and compliance, advisory and stakeholder engagement, operational security management, training, awareness, insider threat mitigation, and risk management.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment, a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Matching Summary

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) manages the University of Arkansas’ classified research security program across all relevant university sites, ensuring adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM/32 CFR §117).

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • classified research security program management
  • NISPOM/32 CFR §117 compliance
  • DCSA coordination
  • malign foreign influence prevention
  • personnel security systems administration

Nice-to-have

  • advising university leadership
  • risk assessment for international agreements
  • security awareness training program development
  • collaborating with federal agencies

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizen
  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance or current Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
  • Completion of DCSA Facility Security Officer Course for Possessing Facilities (required upon hire)
  • Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree
  • 8+ years of direct relevant experience (Master's) OR 10+ years of direct relevant experience (Bachelor's)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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