Assistant FSO with Public Trust or Clearance - Onsite 4 Days in McLean, VA

Assistant FSO with Public Trust or Clearance - Onsite 4 Days in McLean, VA at Convergenz Assistant FSO with Public Trust or Clearance - Onsite 4 Days in McLean, VA at Convergenz in Potomac, Maryland Posted in about 21 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Must be able to work 4 days onsite in McLean, VA (Monday - Thursday) Must have at least 4 years of relevant experience Must have active Public Trust or active clearance

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) to support the administration and ongoing compliance of our Industrial Security Program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). This role works closely with the Facility Security Officer (FSO), internal stakeholders, and government partners to ensure the effective execution of personnel security, clearance processing, and security compliance activities in support of federal contracts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of exercising discretion while managing sensitive information. This position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced security environment. This position operates during core business hours at the Tysons Corner, Virginia office.

Responsibilities:

Contributions may include: Support the Facility Security Officer in administering client's Industrial Security Program in compliance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) Initiate, process, and maintain personnel security clearance records, including initial investigations, continuous vetting updates, and reinvestigations Review and submit personnel security documentation and verification forms through DISS, NBIS, eApp, and NISS, as applicable Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and foreign travel briefings for cleared personnel Debrief departing or terminated cleared employees and ensure required out-processing actions are completed Track and manage foreign travel reporting and related compliance requirements Support self-inspections, internal reviews, and preparation for DCSA assessments or audits Assist with the administration of security education, training, and awareness programs Contribute to Insider Threat Program activities in coordination with the FSO Serve as a point of contact for employees and candidates regarding security related questions and processes Maintain accurate, complete, and audit ready security records Support the FSO with continuous updates to the Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) and other security-related policies Perform routine audits of databases to verify information is accurate and current Partner with HR, Recruiting, IT, and Program teams to facilitate timely and compliant security processing

Qualifications:

Required:

Must be able to work onsite 4 days/week in McLean Office U.S. citizenship Highly prefer active DoD security clearance but open to candidates that hold a Public Trust Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with relevant experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in Industrial Security or personnel security administration supporting a cleared contractor under NISPOM Experience supporting self-inspections or government security audits Working knowledge of DISS, NBIS, eApp, and NISS Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with federal regulations and company policies Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail when handling sensitive and classified information