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Akima Facilities Operations LLC (AFO) provides logistics, facilities maintenance and operations, transportation and support services for mission-critical military installations and civilian agencies around the country. From the homes of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to the highways of suburban Virginia, AFO experts and professionals work behind the scenes to ensure smooth and continuous operations. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Position is located in Augusta, GA.

Responsibilities

+ The Contract Staff Security Officer (C/SSO) shall serve as the Office of Security’s point of contact for security matters associated with this Contract, Subcontractors and vendors. The C/SSO shall obtain the SITE C/SSO certification (In-House C/SSO Course).

+ Coordinate personnel security matters with the SITE Office of Security.

+ The C/SSO shall monitor the SP’s compliance with the DD Form 254, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) ((Department of Defense (DoD) 5220.22-M)), Industrial Security Regulation (ISR) (DoD 5220.22-R) and Office of Security Services Policy Issuance 10-10, Industrial Security Program.

+ The C/SSO shall notify the designated SITE Industrial Security Officer of any non-compliance and implement corrective action.

+ The C/SSO shall monitor the SP’s compliance with the SITE’s security program, notify the COR and the Office of Security of any non-compliance, and implement corrective action.

+ Daily use of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) to manage personnel security clearances, initiating initial investigations and periodic reviews, visit requests, incident reports, reciprocity requests, verification of clearances, and all other actions processed in this system.

+ Provides initial security briefings and, if required, briefings for NATO and COMSEC. NATO and COMSEC updates are made in DISS and/or directly to the customer.

+ Completes/submits encrypted VARs/VALs and SCI requests.

+ Works directly with the information security section to investigate security breaches, identifies and resolves security related problems that arise, and finalizes appropriate agency reports if required.

+ Manages National Industrial Security System (NISS) account records for assigned companies. This will include Change Condition packages reporting any company and KMP updates, uploading requested data for DCSA audits/continuous monitoring meetings, communication with Industrial Security Representative(s) (ISR), entering annual projected security investigation numbers, and uploading of certification of incidents, and any other required SEAD reporting using the automatically generated documentation provided by departments within our organization.

+ Additional investigation made be necessary to provide a complete report.

+ Attends meetings with DCSA and IC security personnel.

+ Educates employees about the upcoming DCSA facility audits, overseeing the semiannual self-inspections to ensure the company follows through on all remedial actions when identified.

+ Will be the Security expert POC for writing and/or reviewing the security portion of proposals and other contract requirements.

+ Engages in ongoing communications with co-workers as well as company business groups ensuring company-wide understanding of security policies and procedures are followed.

+ Maintains continued relationships with intelligence community government agencies, other related government agencies, and private sector counterparts.

Qualifications

+ Must have 5-7 years’ experience as a federal contractor providing industrial and information security support for government customers.

+ Must have current Top-Secret Clearance.

+ Certified as an FSO per the NISPOM requirements. Possessing certification is preferred.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Ability to interact with, and ability to present to, senior level managers.

+ Must have hands on working experience within DISS, NBIS, NISS, and SWFT.

+ Recent Experience with Facility Clearance (FCL) sponsorship.

Job ID

2025-20055

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders** , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers** , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

**As an AFO employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).