Facility Security Officer - FSO

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a FSO for our Albuquerque, NM location. The FSO will be responsible for the following:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the facility, and work with the Security team performing the following actions:
  • Verify security clearance status for visitors and potential new employees, subcontractors, and consultants.
  • Oversee security clearance process for employees; process personnel, facility clearance information, periodic reinvestigations, manage the Defense Information Security System (DISS) database, Security Information Management System (SIMS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) and related files.
  • Develop and provide security-related briefings and training required by NISPOM and client.
  • Develop and provide foreign pre/post travel briefings in accordance to government requirements.
  • Track and notify personnel of periodic reinvestigations.
  • Prepares and report security relevant information as directed by the customer.
• Manage/maintain the facility clearance documents (SF-328, DD 441 and DD441-1).
• Ensure the proper preparation and review of draft/original/revised DD254s.
• Track status of contracts and provide updates to the security manager.
• Lead self-inspections and DCSA assessments of programs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 5+ years, or HS and 8+ year of equivalent security experience, to include 3+ years of security office administration and facility security experience.
• 9+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience using government security regulations, manuals, and processes, to include the NISPOM, SEAD, and OPSEC principles.
• Experience in working with the Department of Defense policies and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) 32 CFR.
• DCSA FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certificate from CDSE.
• Experience with COMSEC and DIAS.
• Active TS security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Prior SCI security experience
• Self-driven and results oriented, capable of effectively working multiples tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Experience as an FSO or AFSO
• Proficient with DISS, NISS, NBIS, and SIMS
• Experience with investigating incidents (data spills, insider threat, adverse information)
• Knowledge of document control practices (incoming, outgoing, marking, inventory, destruction)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.