Job Details

Facility Security Officer

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and manages the University of Arkansas' classified research security program across all relevant university sites. The FSO supervises and directs security measures necessary to implement sound, compliant procedures; ensures adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM/32 CFR 117); and works closely with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The FSO leads institutional efforts to prevent, detect, and mitigate malign foreign influence in research and serves as the Facility Security Officer (FSO), Contract Special Security Officer (CSSO), University Key Management Personnel (KMP), alternate Insider Threat Program Senior/Special Officer (ITPSO), and an active member of the Insider Threat Working Group. The FSO interfaces with prime contractors and government customers on security-related issues and provides expert guidance to university stakeholders on classified operations and research security compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Compliance
• Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Security Management
• Training, Awareness & Insider Threat
• Risk Management & Self-Inspection
• Incident, Reporting & Metrics
• Collaboration, Budget & Supervision

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen - due to access to controlled facilities and environments
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance or current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret
• Completion of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Facility Security Officer Course for Possessing Facilities (required upon hire)

In addition, candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least eight (8) years of direct relevant experience in intelligence, counterintelligence, or information security, including management, training, compliance, and protection of U.S. Governmentcontrolled information with progressively increasing responsibility
• OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least ten (10) years of direct relevant experience in intelligence, counterintelligence, or information security, including managerial and compliance responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Government Relations, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Legal Studies, International Studies or related field
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Legal Studies, International Studies, or a related discipline
• Eight (8)+ years of experience with DoD security/industrial security programs
• Experience in an FSO/AFSO or similar leadership role
• Experience with DoD administrative management (database management, suspense tracking, monthly reporting)
• Experience working within a university research environment and collaborating with federal agencies/prime contractors
• Prior service as an FSO, CSSO, or leadership in research security compliance
• Experience developing and implementing research security policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):

• Regulatory & Program Expertise
• Physical & Information Security
• Assessments, OPSEC & Investigations
• Communication & Leadership
• Analysis, Metrics & Operations

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Julia Menke - jmenke@uark.edu - Sr. HR Partner Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.