Applied Physical Sciences is seeking a motivated and organized Facility Security Officer to join our team at our Groton, CT location. Applied Physical Sciences Corporation (APS) is a growing research and development company specializing in advanced technology solutions for emerging challenges in both national security and commercial markets. The foundation of our problem-solving approach is a fundamental understanding of physics and advanced mathematics. Applying sound engineering principles based on science, we tailor our technical solutions to meet our customers’ most critical needs. Our laboratories and fabrication facilities provide the flexibility to rapidly build prototypes to address immediate needs as well as experiment with new advances for the future. Our employees, our partners and our customers benefit from our commitment to integrity, initiative, and innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, we offer the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a small company as well as access to the extensive resources of a large corporation. On a daily basis, we live our motto: “Engineering Solutions through Science.”
Tasking may include:
- Oversee NISP operations at HQ location and Pawcatuck Offsite
- Provide initial security briefings to new employees.
- Ensure completion of annual refresher briefings by all office employees.
- Maintain Information Management System (IMS) to ensure 100% accountability of all Classified Assets.
- Maintain office Security Policies and Procedures (SPP).
- Maintain Employee Security Records
- Provide security guidance to office employees.
- Perform personnel security actions including visit requests.
- Prepare and send classified documents
- Maintains facility security documentation and files in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 requirements
- Prepares necessary paperwork in support of a DCSA annual Security Vulnerability Assessment.
- Travel to other APS sites as required
Required Attributes and Skills:
- Possess and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET clearance.
- Knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) to include 32 CFR Part 117
- Experience with NISS, DISS and NBIS
- Must complete DCSA STEPP FSO Curriculum
- Excellent verbal and written communication in order to provide guidance and advice to management as required, concerning all industrial security functions.
- Associate’s degree and 5+ years of specialized experience
Desired Attributes and Skills:
- COMSEC experience
- Knowledge of DD254 Preparation
- Experience with ACCM Polices and Requirements
- NCMS Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification is a plus
APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.
An immediate full-time position is open in the following location:
- Groton, CT
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.
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