Facility Security Officer

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: CAEs 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

• Bachelors 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 complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.

• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DOD Personnel Security Clearance

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an environment where irritants such as noise from telephones temperature and lighting variations may exist but there is little chance of injury accident or occupational health problems.

• Work activities require sitting standing or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening.

• Ability to work overtime as necessary

• Ability to travel CONUS (Minimal - <10%)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds and manual dexterity to bend stoop squat and stand for prolonged periods

• Must have color vision

• Ability to sit and operate a personal computer for long periods

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including disability and protected veteran status as defined under federal state or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .

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