Virginia Tech’s Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance (OESRC) is seeking to fill an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) for multiple programs executed out of the Blacksburg, VA home office. Due to sensitivity of responsibilities, position requires US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

As the AFSO, you will work closely with OESRC security management to ensure compliance with U.S. Government directives, regulations, and requirements, as well as university policies and procedures and customer-directed requirements. The AFSO contributes to all aspects of the Virginia Tech National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and reports to the Associate Director, Industrial Security Program.

The AFSO responsibilities include:
• Support managing facility clearance, including accredited facilities
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of security policies and procedures
• Processing and managing personnel security clearances, including required trainings/briefings and use of government systems
• Coordinating with other team members, such as Research Security and the Arlington Branch Office