Industrial Security Specialist / AFSO (Clearance Required)

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. Applicants will need to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Industrial Security Specialist / AFSO to manage the Industrial Security programs of our Boulder offices. Our ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our Security team and be responsible for directing security measures necessary for developing and implementing security procedures in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and corporate policies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the classified security programs of assigned SciTec facilities
• Administer day-to-day security programs, personnel processing, program reviews, document control systems, audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs, etc.
• Maintain personnel clearances, investigations, reports, and foreign travel
• Upload new clearance applicants’ fingerprints into SWF
• Serve as primary POC for all security matters with assigned programs
• Review DD254s to ensure adherence to classified programs requirements
• Work with the security team to develop and administer a comprehensive corporate security education, training, and awareness program, to include Initial & Annual Security Refresher Training, security policy and SOPs
• Investigate and report security violations and incidents
• Perform required self-inspections of security programs, resolve possible security violations and initiate measures to correct security deficiencies
• Process incoming & outgoing Visit Access Requests (VARs) for employees, customers, and partners
• Establish and maintain working relationships with government and internal customers
• Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training for site personnel
• Process new employee security clearances
• Participate in new hire on-boarding and off-boarding processes
• Maintain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program
• Contribute to the RMF process for information systems as it pertains to physical and environmental security, personnel security, and incident response.
• Schedule classified facilities maintenance, as required
• Other duties as assigned

• An active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance
• 3+ years' experience as an Industrial Security Specialist, Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), Facility Security Officer (FSO), Security Manager, or equivalent position
• Must complete CDSE FSO for Possessing Facilities Certification within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM requirements for a possessing facility and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards
• Working knowledge of DISS, NISS, SWFT, and e-QIP
• 2+ years’ experience working with multiple functional areas in DoD security programs
• Ability to effectively and proactively interact with staff, leadership, industry partners, and customer agencies.
• Customer service oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to interpret company and government security policies and apply them to program operations
• Ability to provide leadership and work with a diverse team and upper management to ensure compliance with security directives
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Demonstrated attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and climb ladders
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

 Candidates with the following skills are preferred:

• 5+ years' experience as an Industrial Security Specialist, Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), Facility Security Officer (FSO), Security Manager, or equivalent position

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $76,000 - $91,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.