Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

The Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports the management and execution of IMS-Raleigh’s industrial security program under the 32 CFR 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

Working under the direction of the IMS-Raleigh Security Operations Manager, the AFSO plays a key role in maintaining security compliance, managing personnel security (PERSEC) functions, and overseeing contract security requirements, including DD254 management.

This position requires a detail-oriented and technically proficient security professional who can effectively balance compliance with operational priorities.

The AFSO oversees a team of industrial security professionals that provide contract and personnel security support across multiple classified programs.

The AFSO collaborates closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), program managers, contracts staff, and government security counterparts to ensure classified programs are executed in full compliance with contractual and ARA requirements.

This position is required to work on-site full-time.

Following are the primary responsibilities of the AFSO, which may include other duties as assigned.

Leadership and Collaboration:


* Provide daily security support and guidance to employees and program managers in a professional and customer-oriented manner.


* Collaborate with the FSO, ISSM, CSSO and Program Managers to ensure consistent interpretation and application of security policy.


* Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of Program Security Officers (PSOs) and PERSEC Admins capable of executing across multiple classified domains.


* Define clear objectives, performance standards, and career development paths for direct reports.


* Support development and delivery of security awareness and refresher training.


* Serves as acting FSO when designated, ensuring continuity of operations.

Industrial Security Operations:


* Supports the FSO in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and plans in accordance with 32 CFR 117 NISPOM, DoDM 5220.22-M, and DCSA guidance.


* Assist in the preparation for government assessments, inspections, audits and implement corrective actions as directed.


* Support insider threat awareness, derivative classification, and document control activities.


* Maintain required records, documentation, and security files in accordance with regulatory and audit standards.

Contract Security Management:


* Review, interpret, and track contract security classification specifications (DD254s) to ensure appropriate protection measures are applied.


* Coordinate with Contracts, Program Management, and Government Security Offices to clarify and implement DD254 requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.


* Maintain a current repository of DD254s and related correspondence, ensuring traceability and accuracy.
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