Facility Security Officer

CAE; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Safe environment

Career development

Recognition programs

Job summary

CAE USA, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program and government requirements.

The FSO will lead security efforts, manage DD254s, and coordinate with customers and security leadership. Ideal candidate has a TS clearance, 8+ years in security, strong policy writing and team leadership, plus proficiency with NISS, DISS, e-QIP and SWFT.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance or eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with security experience.
• Minimum 8 years in security-related roles.
• Ability to produce policy and procedure documents.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor security professionals to maintain a robust program.
• Oversee security inspections and reviews with DCSA and customers.
• Prepare and maintain DD254s for prime and subcontractors.
• Manage site security budget and classified areas.
• Develop and maintain documentation for classified areas.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Security leadership

Policy writing

Team management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NISS

DISS

e-QIP

SWFT

Job description

Who We Are:

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are, and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promote work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

The selected candidate will serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for CAE USA, Inc., a FOCI-mitigated company located in Tampa, FL. As the FSO, this individual will ensure daily tasks are accomplished IAW U.S. Government and Company requirements. The candidate will work closely with the Customers, Security leadership, assigned Program Management and staff. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program are accomplished in an acceptable manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security professionals to ensure a robust facility security program
• Demonstrated knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117/NISPOM
• Accomplish required internal security self-inspections and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)/Customer Security Reviews
• Demonstrated knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s
• Ensure satisfactory or higher ratings for annual performance audits conducted by DCSA/Customers.
• Responsible for managing assigned site Security budget.
• Oversight responsibility for all classified areas/operations/information systems and classified and controlled unclassified information/material, ensuring compliance with applicable government and company policies and procedures, includes maintaining classified material accountability records to include inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records and final disposition documentation
• Responsible for developing and maintaining classified area requirements and associated documentation (e.g., DCSA Form 147/Fixed Facility Checklist)
• Familiarity with FOCI restrictions, mitigation agreements and operations under DCSA directed agreements (e.g., SSA, AOP, ECP, TCP, etc.)
• Manage all Security administrative actions (e.g., personnel clearance processing, visitor control, security-related investigations)
• Assist in the development of various education & training materials, administer security indoctrinations and debriefings, and accomplish/maintain appropriate records
• Conduct internal security investigations, coordinate, and submit reports to external agencies, as required.
• Investigate security incidents, document appropriately and recommend corrective actions as well as potential disciplinary actions and ensure program/Security management is included in reportable actions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) clearance or eligibility
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 8 years security-relevant work experience
• Capable of producing policy and procedure documents
• Working knowledge of NISS, DISS, e-QIP and SWFT
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, willing to work in a team environment, be able to prioritize tasking and perform in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills (oral and written), customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proficient competency level with Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Assigned DCSA CDSE Security courses will be completed within 90 days of employment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, detail oriented
• Ability to read and interpret DOD regulations and apply Industry Standards
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management, including succinctly delivering specialized knowledge to assist decision makers
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and statistics and to apply concepts of basic calculations
• Ability to apply principles of logical or critical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Preferred Skills

• Compilation of data and statistical analysis
• DoD FOCI-related security experience
• Experience in performing COMSEC duties including inventory and disposition

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company sec