Assistant Facility Security Officer/Contracts - TS Clearance

Job Title: Assistant Facility Security Officer / Contract Administrator

Department: Security and Contracts

Reports To: Security Manager / VP of Contracts

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Orlando, FL

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world's most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

We're seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you're invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world - we'd love to have you apply.

Position Summary:

This position encompasses a dual role; The Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) reports to the Security Manager and is responsible to assist in managing all aspects of industrial security for government programs, administering facility access control and reception, video monitoring, alarm and fire systems monitoring, government property control system, company-wide records management program, company-wide document management system and records scanning function, facility maintenance administration support, Business Continuity Plan, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support. This position will also serve as a Contract Administrator who will be responsible for all phases of contract administration including development of proposals/quotations, contract negotiation, risk assessment, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Security Manager with the following duties:

• Establish and maintain an organization structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives

• Interface with vendors acquiring bids/quotes for supplies, equipment, maintenance contracts, etc. in areas of responsibility

• Ensure compliance with security training strategy, provides frequent communications to site employees concerning security

• Enforce policies and procedures in areas of responsibility

• Assist in the administration of all aspects of the industrial security for government classified programs ensuring compliance with the NISP (DoD 5220.22-M), COMSEC (NSA/CSS Manual 3-16), and other government regulations for the site

• Maintains facility clearance documentation

• Performs program reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations

• Writes and submits incident or noncompliance reports to regulatory agencies

• Administers personnel clearances (PCLs) and provides briefings, and training

• Administers and maintains access/video control system

• Assists with acquisition, repair and maintenance of the access/video control, fire and alarm systems

• Responsible for employee access badges and visitor control

• Assists with administration of and audits the control of government and customer property

• Assists with Records Management Program by requiring appropriate protections for both paper and electronic information as appropriate.

• Acts as Facilities Manager in Facility Manager's absence for the coordination of maintenance, repair, and construction needs of facilities housing manufacturing/production, engineering, inventory

• warehouse, machine shop, and administration functions. Safety team member/co-leader (emergency response, training, standard operating procedures)

• Acts as Security Manger in Security Manger's absence, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Other duties as assigned.

Contracts Administrator Duties:

• Insures timely entry of all new orders/projects and contract changes into the computerized order/project entry system

• Maintains custody of all contractual documents

• Interprets contractual terms and conditions and provides advice and council to functional departments and management on contractual rights and commitments

• Resolves business problems by exercising sound judgment within broadly defined policies

• Monitors contract performance and reports progress to customers and management as required

• Performs conformance reviews of awarded contracts

• Reviews and interprets all contractual data including FAR/DFAR/CAS requirements and commercial terms and conditions

• Interfaces with internal/external customers and all levels of management

• Evaluates risks, indemnities and liabilities associated with business transactions and submits findings to management with recommendations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS and other Federal Regulations

• Advanced knowledge FAR Part 12 and 15 requirements

• Familiarity with current government cyber security requirements to include NIST 800-171 and CMMC

• Extensive customer interface and negotiation experience

• Familiarity with all contract types including but not limited to firm fixed price, cost reimbursement, and T&M

• Strong working knowledge in Industrial security, COMSEC, Information technology and security best practices, Information/document management systems, Physical security and technologies, Facility/safety management, Government property control, Business continuity planning and records management

• Experience with computers, Inventory MRP systems and working knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management

• Detail orientated attention and adherence to departmental policies

• Ability to work in an action-oriented environment

• Ability to complete assignments verbally or written in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy

• Work collaboratively with a diverse and multicultural community

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships inside and outside the organization

• Working knowledge of OCR's EASE application a plus

• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Management or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Government Contracting

• Must be flexible to work overtime to meet customer and manufacturing schedules including weekends and or holidays as needed

• Must hold active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)

• Travel as required

Preferred Certifications/Trainings

• Certified Industrial Security Professional (ISP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Completion of Facility Security Officer (FSO) online courses (specified by NISP)

About:

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.