WHAT YOU'LL DO

As the Facility Security Officer (FSO), you will manage site security planning, compliance, and coordination in accordance with the US Government and corporate requirements. The FSO position plays an integral role in ensuring the effective implementation of BCG Fed's Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation agreement as a non-possessing facility with a Top Secret (TS) facility clearance (FCL). In addition to serving as the principal advisor to BCG Fed's Government Security Committee (GSC), the FSO is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the FOCI mitigation agreement requirements. FSO tasks include providing guidance on security to site personnel, advising projects of relevant security issues and needs, processing personnel clearances, keeping and managing records on relevant security matters, employee trainings / briefings, managing visitor processes and cleared visit requests, ensuring accountability and traceability for security decisions, and carrying out other duties as required in the administration of corporate, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and other government security regulation. In addition to managing BCG Fed’s specific security requirements, the FSO will also be responsible for establishing and managing security processes for all US Federal Government projects.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

In this position, you will be responsible for the daily administration and maintenance of BCG Fed's security program, which is NISPOM-compliant, as well as implementing and maintaining security best practices across all US Federal Government projects – including those not requiring access to classified information. As FSO, you will:

Maintain compliance with BCG Fed's Department of Defense Security Control Agreement (SCA), and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and NISPOM guidance
- Write/edit/maintain security plans and procedures
- Maintain awareness of changing industrial security regulations and how those changes impact site policies, personnel, or projects
- Conduct security self-inspections (at least annually), and apply risk mitigation methodologies
- Provide quarterly security updates to the GSC
- Prepare required security materials for annual DCSA facility reviews and inspections
- Report to the GSC and DCSA (as required) any attempts to violate any provision of the facility's FOCI mitigation agreement or relevant US Government contract provisions related to security, US export control laws, or the NISP
Process new employee security clearances and periodic reinvestigations
Track security clearance investigations and perform administrative support functions, including:
- Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
- The Intelligence Community Security Clearance Repository (Scattered Castles)
- Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP)
Provide security training for site personnel – including both cleared and non-cleared individuals, including, but not limited to:
- Initial security indoctrinations
- Pre/post foreign travel briefings
- Annual refresher briefings
- Debriefings for outgoing employees
Process visit requests both for cleared visits and all visits between BCG Fed employees and foreign Affiliates
Maintain e-FCL, ISFD, and other required online security databases
Manage employee and visitor access control systems
Support customer assessments and engage customers' security officers to ensure compliance with all project requirements
Maintain a DCSA-compliant Insider Threat Program as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)
Build and manage relationships with security points of contact at all US Federal Government clients
Implement and maintain security best practices for all US Federal Government projects, including (but not limited to):
- Data security
- Device handling
- Quarterly newsletters
Provide crisis management support for specific security breaches / events (e.g., stolen laptop, Insider Threat)

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

Bachelor's degree in business, security, or related field
US citizen with an active security clearance at TS or above
5+ years of relevant experience
Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification (preferred) or CDSE FSO Program Management Certification (for Possessing or Non-Possessing Facilities)
Familiar with Government Contracting requirements as it relates to security
Strong knowledge of JPAS, e-QIP, Scattered Castles, and forms SF86, DD 254, DD 441, and SF 328
In-depth knowledge of NISPOM requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written skills, especially in proofreading
Strong leadership skills, ability to modulate work style and apply problem solving skills, and motivate staff
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to display confidence in handling phone calls
Strong presentation skills; able to team with all levels of the organization and be the “face” of the BCG Fed Security organization
Ability to exercise judgment and understanding of how decisions impact overall organization and make decisions based on logic and common sense
Ability to exercise judgment in managing confidential/sensitive information; trustworthy
High level of self-motivation and initiative; high degree of follow through seeing tasks to completion with the ability to work effectively and adapt in an ever changing, challenging, and fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate alternate solutions and be prepared with contingency plans as needed in a calm and efficient manner
Superior attention to detail and accuracy with willingness to consistently check and double-check all aspects of the security program with respect to US Government security guidance
Service-oriented, flexible, positive team player

YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will be part of the BCG Federal team, interfacing regularly with internal functions like operations, contracts, risk, and cybersecurity and directly supporting our Federal case teams and clients.

WHO WE ARE

BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world.BST is the operational heart of our business and is invaluable to our success. Roles such as finance, human resources, risk, and IT, help propel BCG forward. BST employees support the core of the organization and provide outstanding value to the business. As a BST member, you will work with inspiring, talented, dedicated, and curious colleagues in an energizing, fast-paced environment in which people are treated with respect and help one another to succeed. Working at BCG provides you with the opportunity to grow through interesting and challenging work and to have an active voice in your personal career development.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.