Assistant Facility Security Officer

Officer (AFSO) for multiple programs executed out of the Blacksburg, VA home office. Due to sensitivity of responsibilities, position requires US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. As the AFSO, you will work closely with OESRC security management to ensure compliance with U.S. Government directives, regulations, and requirements, as well as university policies and procedures and customer-directed requirements. The AFSO contributes to all aspects of the Virginia Tech National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and reports to the Associate Director, Industrial Security Program. The AFSO responsibilities include: • Support managing facility clearance, including accredited facilities • Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of security policies and procedures • Processing and managing personnel security clearances, including required trainings/briefings and use of government systems • Coordinating with other team members, such as Research Security and the Arlington Branch Office Due to sensitivity of responsibilities, position requires US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Emergency Personnel - facility security related. This position is considered emergency personnel and must be able to respond timely to emergencies within 60 minutes during evenings and weekends as needed. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree with significant training and/or progressive professional experience in lieu of an advanced degree or Advanced degree • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature and sensitivity of the position • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility • Experience using database management systems and tools Preferred Qualifications • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and Counterintelligence (CI) or full-scope Polygraph • Have held or have current certification, clearance or designation in at least one of the following: Facility Security Officer (FSO), Contractor Special Security Officer, Program Security Officer, Assistant Facility Security Officer • Experience with DOD security processing systems such as DISS, NISS, eApp, SWFT • Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum • A basic understanding of ISSM & ISSO duties and responsibilities • Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external customers Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $80,000-$95,000; commensurate with experience Hours per week 40+ Review Date 12/9/2026 Additional Information Position is onsite located in Blacksburg, Virginia. 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