Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Description

The Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the management and execution of IMS-Raleighs industrial security program under the 32 CFR 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Working under the direction of the IMS-Raleigh Security Operations Manager the AFSO plays a key role in maintaining security compliance managing personnel security (PERSEC) functions and overseeing contract security requirements including DD254 management.
This position requires a detail-oriented and technically proficient security professional who can effectively balance compliance with operational priorities. The AFSO oversees a team of industrial security professionals that provide contract and personnel security support across multiple classified programs. The AFSO collaborates closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) program managers contracts staff and government security counterparts to ensure classified programs are executed in full compliance with contractual and ARA requirements. This position is required to work on-site full-time.
Following are the primary responsibilities of the AFSO which may include other duties as assigned.

Leadership and Collaboration:

Provide daily security support and guidance to employees and program managers in a professional and customer-oriented manner.
Collaborate with the FSO ISSM CSSO and Program Managers to ensure consistent interpretation and application of security policy.
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of Program Security Officers (PSOs) and PERSEC Admins capable of executing across multiple classified domains.
Define clear objectives performance standards and career development paths for direct reports.
Support development and delivery of security awareness and refresher training.
Serves as acting FSO when designated ensuring continuity of operations.

Industrial Security Operations:

Supports the FSO in the development and implementation of security policies procedures and plans in accordance with 32 CFR 117 NISPOM DoDM 5220.22-M and DCSA guidance.
Assist in the preparation for government assessments inspections audits and implement corrective actions as directed.
Support insider threat awareness derivative classification and document control activities.
Maintain required records documentation and security files in accordance with regulatory and audit standards.

Contract Security Management:

Review interpret and track contract security classification specifications (DD254s) to ensure appropriate protection measures are applied.
Coordinate with Contracts Program Management and Government Security Offices to clarify and implement DD254 requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
Maintain a current repository of DD254s and related correspondence ensuring traceability and accuracy.
Monitor classified contract deliverables subcontractor security requirements and flow-down clauses for compliance with government guidance.

Personnel Security (PERSEC) Management:

Oversee the processing of personnel security clearances (PCLs) and access using DISS NBIS and other government systems.
Manage initiation maintenance and termination actions for employees requiring access to classified information.
Maintain accurate and timely PERSEC records visit authorizations and access rosters in accordance with NISPOM and ARA policy.
Ensure PERSEC briefings debriefings and security education sessions for cleared personnel are conducted in accordance with established government and ARA procedures.
Coordinate with government security offices on clearance eligibility investigations and adjudication matters.

Program Security Support:

Serve as a security liaison for program teams ensuring program-specific security requirements are understood and met.
Support coordination of classified meetings secure communications and document/material control (shipping and receiving) in accordance with contract guidance and established procedures.
Track security actions deliverables and milestones to support ongoing program execution and readiness.
Provide input and security guidance to proposal teams and new business activities when required.

Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) Required Qualifications:

Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance preferred; current TS required.
Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience supporting industrial and/or SCI security lieu of degree candidates with equivalent leadership and technical experience will be considered.
Working knowledge of the 32 CFR 117 NISPOM DoDM 5220.22-M and applicable federal regulations governing classified contracts.
Demonstrated experience managing PERSEC actions DD254s and related program security requirements.
Proficiency with DISS NISS e-QIP NBIS and related government security systems.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with staff program management and government customers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing senior-level briefings and interfacing with government customers.
Possess the ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.

current TS required.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and th...

Job Description

Description

The Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the management and execution of IMS-Raleighs industrial security program under the 32 CFR 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Working under the direction of the IMS-Raleigh Security Operations Manager the AFSO plays a key role in maintaining security compliance managing personnel security (PERSEC) functions and overseeing contract security requirements including DD254 management.
This position requires a detail-oriented and technically proficient security professional who can effectively balance compliance with operational priorities. The AFSO oversees a team of industrial security professionals that provide contract and personnel security support across multiple classified programs. The AFSO collaborates closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) program managers contracts staff and government security counterparts to ensure classified programs are executed in full compliance with contractual and ARA requirements. This position is required to work on-site full-time.
Following are the primary responsibilities of the AFSO which may include other duties as assigned.

Leadership and Collaboration:

Provide daily security support and guidance to employees and program managers in a professional and customer-oriented manner.
Collaborate with the FSO ISSM CSSO and Program Managers to ensure consistent interpretation and application of security policy.
Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of Program Security Officers (PSOs) and PERSEC Admins capable of executing across multiple classified domains.
Define clear objectives performance standards and career development paths for direct reports.
Support development and delivery of security awareness and refresher training.
Serves as acting FSO when designated ensuring continuity of operations.

Industrial Security Operations:

Supports the FSO in the development and implementation of security policies procedures and plans in accordance with 32 CFR 117 NISPOM DoDM 5220.22-M and DCSA guidance.
Assist in the preparation for government assessments inspections audits and implement corrective actions as directed.
Support insider threat awareness derivative classification and document control activities.
Maintain required records documentation and security files in accordance with regulatory and audit standards.

Contract Security Management:

Review interpret and track contract security classification specifications (DD254s) to ensure appropriate protection measures are applied.
Coordinate with Contracts Program Management and Government Security Offices to clarify and implement DD254 requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
Maintain a current repository of DD254s and related correspondence ensuring traceability and accuracy.
Monitor classified contract deliverables subcontractor security requirements and flow-down clauses for compliance with government guidance.

Personnel Security (PERSEC) Management:

Oversee the processing of personnel security clearances (PCLs) and access using DISS NBIS and other government systems.
Manage initiation maintenance and termination actions for employees requiring access to classified information.
Maintain accurate and timely PERSEC records visit authorizations and access rosters in accordance with NISPOM and ARA policy.
Ensure PERSEC briefings debriefings and security education sessions for cleared personnel are conducted in accordance with established government and ARA procedures.
Coordinate with government security offices on clearance eligibility investigations and adjudication matters.

Program Security Support:

Serve as a security liaison for program teams ensuring program-specific security requirements are understood and met.
Support coordination of classified meetings secure communications and document/material control (shipping and receiving) in accordance with contract guidance and established procedures.
Track security actions deliverables and milestones to support ongoing program execution and readiness.
Provide input and security guidance to proposal teams and new business activities when required.

Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) Required Qualifications:

Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance preferred; current TS required.
Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience supporting industrial and/or SCI security lieu of degree candidates with equivalent leadership and technical experience will be considered.
Working knowledge of the 32 CFR 117 NISPOM DoDM 5220.22-M and applicable federal regulations governing classified contracts.
Demonstrated experience managing PERSEC actions DD254s and related program security requirements.
Proficiency with DISS NISS e-QIP NBIS and related government security systems.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with staff program management and government customers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing senior-level briefings and interfacing with government customers.
Possess the ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.

current TS required.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Security Requirements
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Jpas
FSO
Emergency
Access Control
Security Procedures
Information Security
Document Control
Physical Security
Comsec
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Nisp
SCI
DoD

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