Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Purpose: • Valkyrie Enterprises, and its subsidiaries, have an immediate need for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to play a pivotal role in support of the company’s Security program in our Virginia Beach, VA location. Job Description: • Work with an established team of FSOs and AFSOs to address the ongoing security requirements of this rapid-growth organization. • Administer the company’s current Security Standard Practice guidelines to ensure ongoing consistency and governmental compliance, always with an eye toward possible improvements. • Administer the company’s IT Program to include chairing the Insider Threat Working Group (ITWG). • Perform security-related administrative support functions to include using: o Defense Information System for Security (DISS) o National Industrial Security System (NISS) o Electronic Questionnaires for Investigation Processing (e-QIP) • Process personnel security clearances and track security clearance investigations. • Conduct security briefings, debriefings, new hire orientation, and awareness training. • Process incoming and outgoing classified storage requests and maintain all required documents. • Investigate security violations and incidents and prepare reports as appropriate. • Review DD Form 254s and generate DD Form 254s for subcontractors, ensuring flow-down requirements are met. • Conduct annual Self-inspections and prepare for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Security Reviews, Security Monitoring Actions, and internal audits. • Process facility clearance (FCL) sponsorships as needed. • Participate in business development meetings to advise on security-related contractual requirements. • Help maintain building access control, alarm systems, and other physical facility functions. Qualifications: • Must have a BA Degree (prefer a related field) and at least 5 years of experience as a security officer OR High School diploma and 10 years’ experience as a security officer in an organization holding a facility clearance (or similar experience with the US Military). Education will be considered in lieu of experience. • Must have current FSO Certification for Possessing Facilities and other related training courses. • Must have working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM and related DoD security regulations, as well as demonstrated proficiency with Insider Threat programs. • Must have working knowledge of the DISS, NISS, e-QIP, and related government databases. • Must have a strong administrative support skills: detail-oriented, accurate, organized. • Must have leadership ability within the scope of the position including mentoring and team-building and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications: • Prefer experience as an Information Security Systems Manager (ISSM). • Prefer experience with classified systems, system accreditation, and/or cybersecurity. • Experience with eMASS • Experience with Export Compliance EAR/ITAR and DECCS access. Security Requirements: • Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance or Top Secret in Interim. • Prefer an Active DoD Top Secret clearance. • Must be able to maintain a DoD clearance. Travel Requirements: • Occasional travel to local Hampton Roads offices. Infrequent travel to other company locations in support of the security program. • If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ) Physical Requirements: • Requirements consistent with office/administrative work. • Will be required to travel to company facilities as needed. • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. • Communicating with others to exchange information. Please note: Valkyrie Enterprises, and its subsidiaries, is a covered contractor and therefore required to comply with the most recent Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. All covered employees and new hires must be fully vaccinated by the current Executive Order date, or by start date (if later than EO date), unless otherwise qualified for legal medical or religious accommodation. Adequate vaccination documentation will be required. Valkyrie Enterprises, and its subsidiaries is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.