Facility Security Officer

Part-Time Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Facility Support Officer

Independent Contractor (1099) or Part-time employee

Organization: Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid/In-Person)
Position Type: Part-Time Employee or Independent Contractor (1099)
Hours:
Approximately 15 – 20 Hours per Week

About the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies

The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy research institute dedicated to advancing national security, science, and technology solutions through research, analysis, and collaboration among government, industry, and academia.

Position Summary

The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies seeks a qualified, proactive, and detail-oriented Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Facility Administrator to support the Institute’s security, facilities, and administrative operations. This hybrid role requires at least 25% presence at the Institute’s Arlington, Virginia office, with remote work flexibility based on operational needs.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for personnel security, facility security, physical access control, office, and administrative support. The role requires experience managing cleared facility security requirements, coordinating with government security representatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the daily operations of a professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Responsibilities

• Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Institute's cleared facility and security program.

• Ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and applicable federal security requirements.

• Administer personnel security clearances, visit authorizations, security briefings, and debriefings.

• Maintain facility security clearance records and security-related documentation.