Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data, and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.The successful candidate should have working knowledge of managing and administering all security aspects for multiple programs, including implementing physical, program, facility, and information security requirements to ensure compliance with ICDs, 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM, and an understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). Knowledge of processing personnel clearances, employee briefings, visit requests, ensuring the appropriate storage, marking, safeguarding, and disclosure requirements for the protection of classified information, physical security to include SCIF monitoring and to provide a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties. Experience with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and their review process and FSO Toolkit is a must have.Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) duties include but are not limited to the following:Assist FSO with overall security programProcess new employee security clearancesAssist the FSO in the creation, management, and presentation of security trainingTrack security clearance investigations and perform administrative support functions to include eQIP administration in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training for all personnelCreate/Process SCI Nomination packages with customerProcessing outgoing visit requests and certifications using DISSReview the details and requirements issued in formal DD254 contractsProcess and screen of security forms (SF86) of various background investigations, and associated paperwork for accuracyPerform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.Implement security policy and direction consistent with the Company and Government regulationsProvide answers/analyses to address questions and concerns from every level in the companyMaintain the security database of classified holdingsQualificationsTechnical Knowledge/Skills/Abilities RequiredKnowledgeable of 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOMCompletion of all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency FSO training requirements (possessing/non-possessing)Current experience working with government information systems of record and a general understanding of personnel security investigation requirements is required.Integrity and a professional manner are requiredPossess a high degree of organizational and communications skills, both written and verbal.Must be able to work independently and irregular hours, if requiredAbility to conduct investigations objectively and professionally regarding sensitive issues and violations of written policies; make recommendations for disciplinary guidance as needed.Fully competent in using various software tools packages such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, WordStrong procedural documentation skills are requiredMust be a self-starter who is organized, detail oriented and can handle multiple tasks at the same timeMust possess a current Secret security clearanceThree to five years' experience as a security professional, experience using DISS, Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) and other government systems a must haveCompetenciesAbility to work well in a fast-paced environmentAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staffMust be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other software programs involving securityMust possess excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skillsAbility to write reports and procedure documentsAbility to present information to managers, executives, clients, and customersAbility to provide clear and understandable communications to non-technical peoplePossess strong organizational skillsAble to maintain accurate records and logs in accordance with policies and compliance requirementsAbility to use good judgment in planning and accomplishing new and/or unfamiliar objectivesAbility to research, gather and analyze information then formulate effective recommendations and actionsAbility to effectively interpret and act upon a variety of instructions from various channelsAbility to work independently and with a team to produce accurate results quickly#J-18808-Ljbffr

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