Assistant Facility Security Officer

Job Description

Virginia Tech’s Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance (OESRC) is seeking to fill an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) for multiple programs executed out of the Blacksburg, VA home office.

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 manages all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and reports to the home office Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO).

This position is located in Blacksburg, VA and is a full-time, salaried, benefited position supporting a portfolio of programs and not single-contract-based work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with significant training and/or progressive professional experience in lieu of an advance degree or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature and sensitivity of the work responsibilities.
• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance with Tier 5 investigation (T5) (within 6 years) and SCI eligibility.
• Experience with DOD security processing systems such as DISS, NISS, e-QIP, SWFT.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

December 13, 2021

Additional Information

This position is located in Blacksburg, VA. Work is mostly on-site with some opportunity for telework.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as documentation of COVID-19 vaccination or receive approval from the university for a vaccination exemption due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lynn Byrd at byrd@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: November 11, 2021
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