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Department Summary:

MITRE Industrial Security Programs (ISP) manages classified facilities operations and ensures the implementation of operative security controls intended for the protection of unclassified and classified national security information (NSI) developed by or entrusted to MITRE as a member of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The department applies resources to mitigate risk across operational domains through a continuum of security administration standards, control strategies, and oversight levels that align with corporate needs and expectations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

As Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) for the McLean Campus, you will be responsible for ensuring the protection of National Security Information in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)/32 CFR Part 117. Responsibilities include program oversight, evaluations, and educating cleared employees on promulgated government and company initiatives, policies and procedures. The candidate will serve as the primary security liaison with government agencies, sponsor representatives and integrate security solutions across business portfolios.

This role requires a seasoned security professional with deep expertise across all facets of security disciplines. The AFSO must be a strategic thinker who can exercise independent judgment and knowledge to manage risks, deliver security training and align security solutions with business needs. Candidate will collaborate with Senior Level customers, employees and sponsors to meet objectives while ensuring MITRE’s security program remains effective, compliant with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) standards, and aligned with corporate security requirements. The AFSO’s success will drive MITRE’s mission forward, strengthening our security posture through meaningful partnerships. Additionally, the AFSO will play a key role in understanding sponsor-specific needs to empower MITRE programs and projects to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily security operations and NISP/NISPOM compliance for a secured facility.
Maintain and mature the facility’s collateral security program for Department of Defense (DoD) elements in compliance with applicable policies, and established regulations.
Establish and enforce procedures for accounting, controlling, transmitting, safeguarding, and destroying classified information.
Oversee a security education, training, and awareness program for technical staff operating in secure spaces, including periodic notifications on unauthorized disclosure, classification management, reporting requirements, and daily security practices.
Support the FSO with preparing reports and presentations for all levels of Management.
Coordinate with the Visitor Management Office and Physical Security Operations Department to ensure visitor processes and procedures are in compliance with NISP standards.
Maintains data compliance in DISS, NISS, SIMS and other system of records.
Manage accreditation documentation for multiple Open Storage Areas (OSAs), including UL2050 Certifications, OSA checklists, TEMPEST checklists, and mitigation plans.
Assist in the design of new secure spaces or modifications, ensuring compliance with 32 CFR 2001.53 and Sponsor requirements.
Maintain and update Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) documentation.
Support and mature the NISP annual security self-inspection, coordinating with internal stakeholders and DCSA representatives.
Provide support for classified meetings, including coordination and visitor management (e.g., processing Visitor Approval Requests (VARs)).
Lead security incident investigations in accordance with MITRE policy, NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, and DCSA guidelines, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with Information System Security Managers (ISSM) or Information System Security Officers (ISSO) and ensure accreditation documentation for secure area information systems are maintained and addressing deficiencies in a timely manner.
Properly account for, control, transmit, package, and safeguard COMSEC information, including administering periodic software and cryptographic key updates.
Analyze and validate security processes, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance, identify trends and root-causes and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams to address gaps.
Prepare, track, and maintain Prime and Subcontractor DD-254s forms to ensure accuracy of security requirements. Coordinate with applicable stakeholders to facilitate actions necessary to execute and update such documentation.
Demonstrate professionalism, independent engagement, and collaboration with peers and external personnel to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines.
Exhibit strong decision-making, individual initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to function with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Strong organizational and communications skills, and the ability to effectively interact with staff and customers at all levels.
In-depth knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to successfully enable NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117 implementation and mission requirements, for most CSAs, in a large complex with multiple facilities.
Comprehensive understanding other Federal security regulations and documents, such as Traditional STIGs and DD-254’s.
Experience submitting and maintaining records within government security systems such as NISS, DISS, and NBIS.
Completed DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities course.
Active Top Secret Clearance
This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, tact, and ability to work with both the staff and MITRE leadership and external sponsors
Proven track record in managing staff to meet security needs in support of mission execution
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences across MITRE
Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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