Contractor Program Security Officer Jobs in Massachusetts

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By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you. 

Benefits

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:

• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Prepaid group legal plan

This position is responsible for supporting the Facility Security Officer with the successful execution and oversight of the security program, mission and staff.

As the AFSO, this position will require relevant experience supporting industrial security programs.  The AFSO will have a strong working knowledge of all National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and DoD 5205.07 Manual compliance. 

The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.  The successful candidate must be a self-starter and require minimal supervision.

 Hexcel is currently seeking an Assistant Facilities Security Officer for our Amesbury, MA, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Assists with all of the following:
• Maintain all security documentation in accordance with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements
• Assists in the preparation of necessary paperwork and support DCSA investigations, audits and inquiries
• Maintain a positive working relationship with assigned DCSA Industrial Security and other government agency representatives
• Maintain compliance with federal security requirements (i.e. NISPOM) and federal and contract specific security requirements
• Provide information, guidance and instruction to employees on the completion of required security forms and documents
• Review, process and verify facility and personnel security clearances and requests
• Prepare access and visit authorization requests
• Administer security awareness and training programs
• Conduct employee briefings and debriefings
• Supports in the review of issued DD254s and prepare DD254s for subcontractors
• Assists with the Develop and revise program level security plans, procedures and instructions
• Provide classification guidance to employees, develop and provide security education and awareness training, conduct security briefings, lead security self-inspections and audits, and investigate security incidents.
• Coordinate and respond to off-hour building alarms
• Serve as the ACPSO (Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer) for multiple programs
• As the ACPSO the candidate will assist in all aspects of security to include personnel, physical, technical, and classification management utilizing the requirements set forth in DoD policy and security classification guidance for each program
• Complete program Access Requests (PAR)
• Support classified meetings
• Provide program specific support, security education and training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Other education, commensurate experience and demonstrated ability of individual may be substituted.)
• 2+ years of progressively complex, relevant industrial security experience
• Facility Security Officer Certification through CDSE, preferred
• SAP Mid-Level Security Management Certification, preferred
• Must have proven experience supporting programs within the DoD, and SAP government communities.
• Current Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 6 years
• Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of NISPOM, ICD, DoD 5205.07 Manuals and federal industrial security requirements
• Proficient in DISS Information System for Security and Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP), NBIS, and NISS
• Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of standard security processes
• Highly motivated with good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Good analytical, and reasoning skills as well as the ability to create communications based on the corporate strategic mission
• Ability to operate independently and in a team environment to communicate effectively with technical staff, peers, management and with customers
• Persuasive and professional verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in using the standard MS Office programs including MS SharePoint
• Experience providing SAP security duties, including but not limited to: accreditation, access control, alarms, combinations, and vendor support

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.