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Tecolote Research, Inc.
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Job summary
Tecolote seeks an Industrial Security Specialist to guide uncleared contractors through the DCSA facility clearance process and onboard them into the NISP. You will sponsor, coach, and oversee programs to ensure timely, compliant facility clearance eligibility.
Key responsibilities include sponsorship package preparation, onboarding FSOs, and guiding contractors through NISS, NBIS, and e-APP systems, while ensuring FOCI considerations are addressed and reports are accurate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field or equivalent experience.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to maintain it.
- Extensive experience with DCSA facility clearance processes and sponsorship.
- Certified familiarity with NISPOM and facility clearance lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, assemble, and submit GCA sponsorship packages via NISS.
- Coordinate with DCSA through the facility clearance review and adjudication.
- Advise FSOs on NISPOM requirements and clearance lifecycle.
- Guide contractors in NISS, NBIS, and e-APP onboarding and compliance.
- Review ownership structures for FOCI concerns and mitigation.
Skills
Education
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Job description
The Facility Clearance (FCL) Sponsorship & Industrial Security Specialist serves as the subject matter expert responsible for guiding uncleared contractors through the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) facility clearance process and onboarding them into the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). This position provides regulatory guidance, sponsorship support, vendor coaching, and program management oversight to ensure contractors achieve facility clearance eligibility efficiently and in full compliance with NISP requirements.
Responsibilities
Facility Clearance Sponsorship
- Prepare, assemble, and submit Government Contracting Activity (GCA) sponsorship packages through the National Industrial Security System (NISS).
- Develop and review supporting documentation, including DD Form 254s and Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring sufficient justification for requested facility clearance levels.
- Coordinate with DCSA throughout the facility clearance review and adjudication process.
Vendor Onboarding and Security Program Guidance
- Serve as the primary advisor to newly appointed commercial Facility Security Officers (FSOs).
- Conduct onboarding briefings covering NISPOM requirements, the facility clearance lifecycle, Key Management Personnel (KMP) requirements, security responsibilities, and compliance expectations.
- Assist companies in identifying, appointing, and training qualified FSOs.
- Provide ongoing coaching to contractors regarding security program implementation and common compliance challenges.
NISS, NBIS, and e-APP Support
- Guide uncleared companies through registration and account setup within NISS, NBIS, and e-APP.
- Assist contractors in navigating system requirements, documentation submissions, and administrative processes necessary to support facility clearance actions.
- FOCI and Corporate Structure Review
- Review contractor ownership structures and organizational information to identify potential Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) concerns.
- Advise stakeholders on FOCI reporting requirements and mitigation considerations to minimize processing delays.
DD Form 254 Management
- Monitor DCSA facility clearance determinations, including interim and final approvals.
- Finalize, coordinate, route for signature, and distribute DD Form 254 documentation upon facility clearance issuance.
- Ensure DD-254 requirements accurately reflect contract security obligations.
Program Tracking and Reporting
- Maintain detailed records and status tracking for all sponsored contractors.
- Monitor KMP clearance progress, DCSA processing timelines, and facility clearance milestones.
- Provide regular status reports, risk assessments, and projected cleared-to-work dates to Program Managers and government stakeholders.
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years related experience required.
- Extensive experience with DCSA Facility Clearance Branch (FCB) processes and initial facility clearance sponsorship activities.
- Expert knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR Part 117).
- Thorough understanding of facility clearance requirements, KMP designations, FOCI reporting, and SF-328 requirements.
- Demonstrated experience sponsoring companies for facility clearances or successfully managing uncleared contractors through the DCSA initial facility clearance process.
- Advanced proficiency with:
- National Industrial Security System (NISS)
- Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
- National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)
- e-APP
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex organizational structures and identify security compliance risks.
- Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple facility clearance actions simultaneously.
- Ability to prepare detailed reports, maintain tracking metrics, and communicate status updates to executive and program leadership.
- US Citizenship is required.
Education/Certification
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Business Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial security experience.
- Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management for Non-Possessing Facilities Curriculum (or Possessing Facilities equivalent).
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to maintain the clearance throughout employment.
Preferred
- Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC).
- Additional industrial security, personnel security, or program management certifications.
- Prior experience supporting Government Contracting Activities (GCAs), defense contractors, or federal security programs.
Clearance Requirement
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000/Year/DOE
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
Company Paid
- Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
- Dental Insurance for employees and family members
- Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
Voluntary
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
- Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
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