Facility Security Officer (TS/SCI) {S} (Finance)

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the ARKA Group's Radar and Sensor Technologies (RST) to manage the Security program and manage our facility in Chantilly, VA. This position will report to the RST Security Manager and will work in unison with all the Security & Facilities personnel across ARKA. As the Chantilly FSO you will be ultimately responsible for the continued compliance of the Chantilly facility IAW laws, regulations and requirements that apply as well as the facility operations of the site. Most importantly, the Chantilly FSO is responsible for safety and Security of the Chantilly facility and staff. Our Customers and RST staff depend on safe and secure facilities for our National Security impacting programs to work in. As the Chantilly FSO, you will have daily interaction with all levels of leadership. The Chantilly FSO has to be a strong and flexible leader that is able to solve problems while collaborating with all RST departments and ARKA resources in order to operate in optimal capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the overall Security program of the Chantilly facility
• Facility management of the Chantilly site
• Ensures continued security compliance IAW all applicable local, State and Federal laws, regulations, contractual obligations, Customer requirements, and company policies
• Oversees the RST Personnel Security program
• Facilitates RST with compliance-based solutions that keep the BU effective and compliant
• Spearheads collaboration for Chantilly facility with sites to ensure Security & Facilities is tracking
• Manages the compliance and operational ability of all classified areas of the Chantilly site
• Directs the Security & Education program for Chantilly personnel
• Reporting actual or potential Insider Threat situations to the ARKA ITPSO

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of Industrial Security experience
• Minimum of current TS/SCI clearance with in-scope background investigation
• CDSE FSO of Processing Facilities certification
• Industrial Security database management (Scattered Castles, DISS, NISS, ect.)
• Experience in the following areas: National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Department of Defense Special Access Programs (DoD SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs
• Independent self-starter, proactive and professional
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience providing technical security expertise and oversight for projects in collaboration with customers, Information Technology (IT) and other functional support departments.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills with an ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership
• Required to obtain / maintain various accesses and US security clearances

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/MA degree within relevant fields such as Business, Management, or Information Systems
• Prior experience managing Security Professionals
• Prior experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) processes and policies preferred

Location: Chantilly, VA

Chantilly is a picturesque town located in Fairfax County. It has a wonderful historic history, welcoming charm, and many interesting attractions. The attractions found in Chantilly range from the 18th Century to outer space. Whether you're a history buff, an art enthusiast, a foodie, or just someone looking to soak in the charm, Chantilly promises an unforgettable experience. Overall, its historic sites, museums, breweries, restaurants, music and many family fun activities make Chantilly a great place to call home!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.