Facility Security Officer

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Nispom/32 cfr §117 compliance expertise
Defense counterintelligence security agency liaison
Classified information management systems
** The University of Arkansas is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage its classified research security program, ensuring compliance with U.S. government security regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in intelligence or information security, ideally within a university research environment, and will hold a current U.S. government security clearance. **

Job Summary

  • The Facility Security Officer manages the University of Arkansas' classified research security program across all relevant sites while ensuring full compliance with NISPOM regulations.
  • This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert on classified operations, foreign influence, and research security for university leadership, faculty, and federal partners.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, immediate leave accrual, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10%.

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** The University of Arkansas is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage its classified research security program, ensuring compliance with U.S. government security regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in intelligence or information security, ideally within a university research environment, and will hold a current U.S. government security clearance. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • University research environment experience
  • Cross-functional team collaboration skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Budget development and management
  • Diplomacy in sensitive security matters

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Current Top Secret or Secret clearance
  • DCSA Facility Security Officer Course completion
  • Master's degree plus 8 years experience OR Bachelor's plus 10 years
  • Experience with DoD industrial security programs

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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