Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO)/Office Coordinator

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<strong>THE OPPORTUNITY<br><br></strong>Expedition Technology (EXP) is looking for an AFSO / Office Coordinator to join our small, high-performing operations team and keep both our security program and our office running smoothly.<br><br>This role sits at the intersection of facility security and day-to-day office operations. You will provide direct administrative relief to our Director of Security, support a cleared facility environment, and help keep the office a great place to work. If you are detail-oriented, cleared, and comfortable wearing more than one hat, this role is built for you.<br><br><strong>Core Responsibilities<br><br></strong><strong>SECURITY SUPPORT<br><br></strong><ul><li> Assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in administering the facility’s industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)</li><li> Support personnel security administration, including clearance processing, visit certifications, and access determinations</li><li> Maintain security records in government systems such as DISS, eApp, NISS, or successor platforms</li><li> Coordinate and track security education, training, and applicable security awareness briefings</li><li> Assist with security self-inspections, audits, and government reviews</li><li> Help manage insider threat, OPSEC, and classified contract security requirements</li><li> In the absence of the FSO, responsible for interacting with internal staff, as well as DCSA industrial security representatives on investigations and other reportable issues to ensure compliance in accordance with NISPOM Rule</li><li> Act as a backup document control specialist by maintaining accountability for classified documents and hard drives, perform material Transaction, Internal Transfer, External Transfer, Receive classified material, destroy classified material and maintain records for each transaction.</li><li> Provide visitor escort support for the Director of Security and Office Manager as needed</li><li> Be available for periodic afterhours alarm response as needed, including outside normal business hours<br><br></li></ul><strong>OFFICE OPERATIONS<br><br></strong><ul><li> Stock and maintain kitchen and common areas; coordinate supply orders for the office</li><li> Serve as a point of contact for facilities-related needs — vendors, maintenance, deliveries</li><li> Support conference room setup and office readiness for meetings and events</li><li> Assist the Office Manager with administrative tasks and ad hoc operational needs as they arise<br><br></li></ul><strong>THE IDEAL CANDIDATE<br><br></strong><strong>MUST HAVE<br><br></strong><ul><li> Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI strongly preferred)</li><li> 0-3 years’ experience in a security-related environment. This is an entry-level role.</li><li> United States citizenship</li><li> Prior experience in a DoD or IC cleared facility environment</li><li> Familiarity with DISS, eApp, NISS, or successor platforms and NISPOM requirements</li><li> Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision</li><li> Comfortable supporting both security and general office functions — this is a hybrid role and the right person will take pride in both</li><li> Professional, reliable, and discreet — you will handle sensitive information daily<br><br></li></ul><strong>NICE TO HAVE<br><br></strong><ul><li> CDSE Certification: FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities</li><li> Experience supporting an FSO in a small GovCon environment</li><li> Hands-on experience with SF-86 / eAPP processing</li><li> Familiarity with SCI program administrative requirements<br><br></li></ul><strong>What Success Looks Like<br><br></strong><ul><li> Visitor control, escort coordination, and clearance tracking run smoothly and accurately</li><li> The office is well-stocked, organized, and operationally ready</li><li> You are a trusted, steady presence that both the security team and the broader office rely on</li></ul>

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