Contractor Program Security Officer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Summary:

The Contractor Program Security Officer will supervise and direct security measures necessary for implementing applicable requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM/32 Code of Federal Registry (CFR) Part 117.).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and other security activities within the facility, including document control, access control, visitor control, personnel security, and interpretation/preparation of DD Form 254 for classified contracting.
• Process and submit electronic personnel security questionnaires (EQIP).
• Oversee the activities and priorities of the security program including, but not limited to, physical security, access control, field daily security requests/issues, document control, and personnel security measures at the facility.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all industrial security concerns and will ensure security is perceived as a critical process within the corporate entity.
• Provide security expertise, guidance and advice to management and staff.
• Assist with onboarding new hires with Human Resources; take their first day photo and get them badged on their first day.
• Establish security processes and procedures that satisfy quality, schedule, overall performance, and financial parameters according to both company and customer expectations.
• Work all facets of the personnel security clearance process to include initial request, fingerprints, indoctrination, reinvestigation, etc.
• Manage and support company-wide classified security programs.
• Provide initial security briefing to new employees, and debriefings to terminating employees
• Develop and administer a security education, training, and awareness program for both cleared and non-cleared personnel
• Write and administer necessary standard operating procedures in accordance with the NISPOM/32 CFR, Part 117
• Investigate and report all security violations as prescribed in the NISPOM/32 CFR, Part 117
• Perform incident/adverse information reporting
• Conduct periodic self-inspections as directed by the NISPOM/32 CFR, Part 117
• Maintain relationships with local law enforcement agencies to include FBI, DCSA, DOJ, Police, Fire/Emergency Responders and local emergency services coordinator (i.e. Red Cross, Collin County Emergency Services, etc.)
• Day-to-day implementation and adherence of the tools associated with the company’s Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI) mitigation agreement requirements.
• Advise and assist the GSC in the development and implementation of the Technology Control Plan (TCP), Electronic Communications Plan (ECP), and Visitation Procedures;
• For instances with potential FOCI Collocation, assist the GSC in developing and submitting a Facilities Location Plan (FLP) for DCSA review and approval;
• Ensure that DCSA (through the IS Rep) is advised of any known attempts to violate any provision of the Facility's mitigation agreement or relevant U.S. government contract provisions related to security, U.S. export control laws, or the NISP
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in the Industrial Security field.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to acquire and maintain Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship or possess an active Secret Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Break down a complex concept so that is easily understood by the target audience.
• Can multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a cross functional environment.
• Create and maintain complex files and written documents.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility and motivation.
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Maintain confidentiality while processing and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Perform consistently under stressful conditions.
• Ability to obtain facts that ensure that information is complete and accurate.
• Work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Work Conditions:

Environment Type:

• Indoor. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled.

Exposure Types:

• Cuts and/or burns
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Intense bright light
• Noisy environment
• Metal shavings

Work Hours:

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may involve travel up to 20% of the time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

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AIT Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective equipment.

AIT Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Security Clearance Statement - This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT’ s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at askhr@aint.com.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Company DescriptionAdvanced Integration Technology (AIT) a manufacturing firm specializing in aerospace factory automation, including the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of turnkey aircraft assembly automation systems.Company DescriptionAdvanced Integration Technology (AIT) a manufacturing firm specializing in aerospace factory automation, including the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of turnkey aircraft assembly automation systems.

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