The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of the HJF Home Office, as well as other HJF programs at various domestic and international sites.

HJF is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage the Industrial Security Program (NISP), processes background investigations, conducts security inspections, and ensures compliance with the NISPOM guidance for information security and personnel security. Will provide physical security support at facilities. Advise the Key-Management personnel for HJF of current security/safety requirements.

• Maintains current and properly executed Security Agreement for each user agency, and current “Contract Security Classification Specification” from each project officer.
• Monitors the number of personnel processed for clearances to the maximum extent possible, limiting clearances to only current and required access. Conducts periodic self-inspections for each classified program and provides security assistance to the project manager. Determines whether all holders of classified material are cleared and authorized access. Investigates and reports any compromise of classified information or security violation with a copy sent to the user agency.
• Manages an active security education-training program for all HJF personnel who have access to classified information and maintain a security clearance. Manages counterintelligence briefing to all HJF personnel who are involved with scientific and technology research on an annual basis. Briefings include Threat Awareness; Defensive Security and overview of the security classification system; Employee reporting obligations and requirements; Security procedures and duties applicable to employee’s job.
• Monitors the HJF contract agreement and ensure compliance with the security requirements outlined in the agreement.
• Determines type of investigative forms based on position sensitivity. Adjudicates all non-sensitive positions for suitability and ADP positions and advises HJF Human Resources Department of the individual’s eligibility for employment. Provides recommendations concerning cases with derogatory issues.
• Prepares “Visitor Authorization Letter” (VAL) and provides the project officer with a current list of cleared personnel for employees visiting other contract or government agencies where access to classified data is required.
• Establishes and enforces internal policies and reporting requirements that provide for appropriate administrative actions taken against employees who violate requirements of the National Industrial Security Program.
• Acts as the security liaison between HJF, USU, and other user agencies concerning security matters. Keeps Key management informed of all security matters. Corresponds with DISCO, DSS Field Office Representative and User Agencies.
• Responds to routine telephone inquiries from government officials and agencies, private industry, congressional staff members, and the general public. Answers each inquiry or obtains all pertinent data and refers the matter to higher authority. Interviews walk-ins to the office to determine their needs/concerns and refers unfamiliar situations to the supervisor or higher-grade employee.
• Reports all foreign travel contacts to the DSS Field Office.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Security Clearance

• Must have an active T5 Top Secret Security Clearance.

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

• This position will take place in an office setting.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.