GPS - Assistant Facility Security Officer - Associate

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The Opportunity

As Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) you will be responsible for ensuring the protection of National Security Information in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)/32 CFR Part 117. Responsibilities include program oversight, evaluations, and educating cleared employees on promulgated government and company initiatives, policies and procedures. The candidate will serve as the primary security liaison with government agencies, sponsor representatives and integrate security solutions across business portfolios.

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations and NISP/32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM compliance.
• Maintain and mature the facility’s industrial security program for Department of Defense (DoD) elements in compliance with applicable policies, and established regulations.
• Enforce procedures for accounting, controlling, transmitting, safeguarding, and destroying classified information.
• Support a security education, training, and awareness program.
• Support the FSO with preparing reports and presentations for all levels of Management.
• Maintains data compliance in DISS, NISS, NBIS, SWFT and other system of records.
• Maintain and update Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) documentation.
• Support and mature the NISP annual security self-inspection, coordinating with internal stakeholders and DCSA representatives.
• Provide support for classified meetings, including coordination and visitor management (e.g., processing Visitor Approval Requests (VARs)).
• Lead security incident investigations in accordance with EY policy, NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, and DCSA guidelines, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and validate security processes, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance, identify trends and root-causes and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams to address gaps.
• Prepare, track, and maintain Prime and Subcontractor DD-254s forms to ensure accuracy of security requirements. Coordinate with applicable stakeholders to facilitate actions necessary to execute and update such documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism, independent engagement, and collaboration with peers and external personnel to ensure adherence to regulations and guidelines.
• Exhibit strong decision-making, individual initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to function with minimal supervision.

Skills and attributes for success

• The AFSO must be a strategic thinker who can exercise independent judgment and knowledge to manage risks, deliver Industrial security support and align security solutions with business needs.
• Candidate will collaborate with Senior security staff, employees and government clients to meet objectives while ensuring EY security program remains effective, compliant with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) standards, and aligned with corporate security requirements
• In addition to technical expertise and independent initiative, the ideal AFSO will demonstrate a collaborative spirit and the ability to work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, enabling the candidate to foster open communication, support colleagues in joint problem solving, and cultivate an environment of mutual respect and shared accountability. A commitment to partnership—both within the security staff and across business units—ensures robust information exchange, effective coordination, and unified progress toward security and organizational objectives.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree (Criminal Justice preferred) or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational and communications skills, and the ability to effectively interact with staff and customers at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Access for database management and Microsoft Copilot for workflow optimization and automation.
• DCSA Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities courses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Fullscope polygraph clearance
• This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site in the Tysons, VA and Arlington, VA office locations

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $57,400 to $104,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $68,800 to $118,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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