Special Security Representative SSR, ASFO, FSO - Kuwait

Role Overview

Special Security Representative (SSR), ASFO, FSO position with Bizzell Corporation. Work location: Kuwait or Iraq, 6-month deployment with R&R after 6 months deployed and option to extend. Full-time, up to 100% travel required.

Role Purpose

Coordinate and monitor sensitive aspects of Department of Defense, Department of Energy, or other industrial security programs to ensure compliance with government and company security policies. Protect classified government information, publish security awareness guidance for cleared personnel, and develop and implement security procedures in coordination with government agencies and management.

Key Responsibilities

Intelligence & Mission Support

• Work a live mission contributing to the protection of U.S. Forces by providing intelligence support for contingency operations, battle staff and operational-level planning, joint and multi-lateral training exercises, and strategic engagement policy throughout the Areas of Operational Responsibility (AOR) and Areas of Interest (AOI).

Policy & Procedure Development

• Implement policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
• Develop security plans including access to grounds by employees, vendors, government personnel, and others; badge and pass systems; and clearance records and controls.

Security Compliance & Evaluation

• Evaluate, maintain, and/or operate policies, devices, procedures, and methods used for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials.
• Conduct surveys of industrial or other private facilities to determine the organization's eligibility to work with and store classified and sensitive information.
• Determine who should have classification authority and review plans for document and access controls, transmission of sensitive information and materials, and related information controls and safeguards.

Facility Accreditation & Standards

• Orient contractors to the security program and assist in initiating the measures necessary to bring a facility up to established standards.
• Ensure planning and accreditation of facilities in accordance with DCID 1/12 standard.

Stakeholder Management

• Resolve issues with industry officials involving security plans and make adjustments based on costs, alternative methods available, other security programs in place, and similar considerations.
• Provide advice and guidance to less experienced staff.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct training programs to make facility personnel aware of security matters and procedures and to alert them to dangers of espionage and sabotage.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Required

• Associate's Degree AND four years Department of Defense experience with strong job-related experience and special skills.
• At least four years of experience in compartmented programs in Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required to start.

Highly Desired

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two to four years' experience in security training or security inspections.
• Deployed experience in Iraq or Afghanistan.
• CDSE Certificate in Security (Generalist).

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work with customers and provide special security support.
• Solid and varied experience in planning and accrediting facilities in accordance with DCID 1/12 standard.
• Thorough familiarity with all security clearance processes.
• Working knowledge of Army Regulation (AR) 25-50.
• Working knowledge of security policies and procedures including NISPOM, NISPOM supplement, DCIDS, Department of Defense and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) M-1 Manual.

Additional Information

Contract & Deployment

• Full-time position with 6-month deployment cycle.
• Rest and Recuperation (R&R) after 6 months deployed.
• Option to extend beyond initial 6-month deployment.
• Up to 100% travel required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% employer matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.