Facility Security Officer

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Nispom/32 cfr §117 compliance management
Top secret security clearance required
Defense counterintelligence and security agency liaison
The Facility Security Officer manages the University of Arkansas' classified research security program across all relevant sites while ensuring full compliance with federal regulations

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 on classified operations, interfacing directly with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and prime government contractors.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%, and 12 official holidays.

Matching 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified base; Benefits include health, dental, life, disability, tuition waivers, and 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NISPOM/32 CFR §117 compliance management
  • Top Secret security clearance required
  • Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency liaison
  • Classified information protection procedures
  • 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
  • Knowledge of foreign influence mitigation

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship mandatory
  • 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 OR 10+ years direct relevant experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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