Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Schneider Electric Federal, a global leader in energy management and automation, is renowned for delivering secure and reliable solutions that power progress for a future-ready U.S. Government. As the #1 Energy Service Company and Microgrid Integrator in the world, our solutions modernize infrastructure, enhance national security and ensure energy independence while guaranteeing cost savings. We specialize in providing digital energy solutions, software, and services to drive long-term efficiency and mission-readiness on classified and unclassified projects across the federal government.

We are seeking an experienced, highly talented, and a private company or contractor with extensive experience withForeign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). The FSO is a designated Key Management Position (KMP) by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and acts as the primary liaison with the DCSA, our President, and Board of Directors to ensure compliance with national security regulations.

Core Responsibilities :

The Director of Securitys primary duties are to manage all aspects of security and information protection within the facility and set policy and prepare guidance in the management and execution of physical, personnel, information, and industrial programs. The position with author and modernize physical security plans, procedures and instructions for the protection of classified and sensitive information. The director will oversee the development and execution of a tiered security education plan for both cleared and uncleared employees. This position will pursue and carry-out the requirements levied by the Cognizant Security Agency and Offices and maintain a seamless working relationship with government agencies. The security director will create a secure environment for employees, vendors, and government partners while maintaining detailed working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and, its Operating Manual. Expert knowledge in DISS, e-QIP, SWFT, and NISS applications are required. The security director will oversee all aspects and process of T3 and T5 personnel security investigations from initiation through adjudication, to include DCID 6 / 4 eligibility and direct, manage and perform access control responsibilities, to include creating and managing badge databases, access cards, visit requests and visit letters.

Key responsibilities include :

• Compliance Management : Ensuring the facility, officers, directors, and employees comply with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), specifically 32 CFR Part 117, and the specific FOCI mitigation agreement in place.
• Liaison Activities : Serving as the main point of contact for the DCSA Industrial Security Representative (ISR) and advising the company's Government Security Committee (GSC).
• Personnel Security : Overseeing personnel security clearances (PCLs), submitting employees for background checks, ensuring all cleared employees receive mandatory security training, and handling debriefings upon departure.
• Physical Security : Managing access controls for restricted areas, implementing secure storage for classified materials, monitoring surveillance systems, and ensuring general facility safety.
• FOCI Mitigation Implementation : Assisting in the development and day-to-day implementation of specific FOCI mitigation plans, which can include :

Technology Control Plans (TCPs) : Outlining measures to protect classified and export-controlled information.

The Director of Security / FSO role is critical for a company under FOCI to continue performing on DoD and other federal contracts involving access to sensitive or classified information. This role reports to the President of Schneider Electric Federal, Inc.

Requirements :

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Schneider Electric Federal (SE Federal), a 100% U.S. Company, operates in accordance with a Special Security Agreement approved by the US Government, established to mitigate concerns associated with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). To mitigate potential FOCI, SE-Federal Inc., in concert with the DoDs Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), has agreed to a comprehensive series of controls and requirements set forth by the Special Security Agreement, subject to oversight by the Government Security Committee (GSC) to ensure independent SE Federal management. As such, SE Federal is approved to work with the US Government and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key technologies for U.S. Federal Agencies and Defense Department.