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We are seeking a Facility Security Officer  which is a new position at the University; functions of the position have to-date been performed by the Director of Export Controls and Facility Security.  As University programmatic operations change and regulatory obligations increase in the area of U.S. Government-sponsored classified research, the University has created a full-time Facility Security Officer position.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Is the University's primary official for oversight and management of classified research conducted under the auspices of JHU.
• In collaboration with the Office of General Counsel, is the University's primary resource for interpretation and application of National Industrial Security Program (NISP)/National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) regulations, and as such advises university leadership on issues associated with JHU's facility clearance.  Includes recommending strategy, resources and action needed to comply with the National Industrial Security Program. 
• Oversees and manages the University's compliance with all applicable NISP regulations.
• Is the University's primary point of contact with the Defense Security Service (DSS).
• Is DSS's primary point of contact with JHU's network of cleared personnel.
• Works closely and collaboratively with the Facility Security Officer of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. 
• Works closely and collaboratively with the academic divisions and other University officials (including the Export Control office and research administration offices). 
• Monitors JHU's network of cleared personnel (e.g., status of their clearances, type and location of access to classified materials, sufficiency of training, etc.)
• Collects, compiles and disseminates information, as required or needed, for JHU to maintain its status as a cleared facility.
• Acts as JHU's Insider Threat Program Senior Official.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor's Degree required.  

• 4 years of related experience required.  
• At least 2 years of experience working in an office with responsibility for facility security issues.
• Advanced degree may substitute for some related experience.
• Due to the nature of the work to be performed, only US citizens will be considered for this position.

• Advanced knowledge and comprehension of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual required.

* Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior compliance work at a research university.
• Prior service as a Facility Security Officer.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Classified Title: Facility Security Officer
Role/Level/Range: ATP/05/PH 
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M/F 37.5 hours/week 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: Export Controls 
Personnel area: University Administrator

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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