Facilities Security Officer - FSO/CSSO

 Requisition #: 15023 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  

Summary / Role Purpose

The Facilities Security Officer / Contractor Special Security Officer (FSO/CSSO) is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) programs, its employees, and visitors, which includes monitoring and enforcing protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The FSO/CSSO will also train staff on procedures, oversee security systems, and work to prevent incidents. The role requires deep knowledge of safety and security laws, emergency response techniques, and security technologies.

Specifically, the FSO is responsible for ensuring that AGI and all cleared employees are compliant with the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM); Joint Air Force, Army, Navy Special Access authorities (JAFAN 6/0), Intelligence Community Directives and Program Guidance (ICDs and ICPGs), or other operational mandates from cognizant contract authorities. The FSO/CSSO will prepare all filings regarding AGI Facility Clearance (FCL), submission of applications to cognizant authorities for personal clearance (PCL) eligibility determinations, prepare and deliver  annual IC/DoD security activities and submissions, review incoming DD-254s (contract security classification guides), prepare regular security self-inspections and reports (per cognizant authorities), support on-site inspections, maintain the AGI Security Program Procedure (SPP) , manage the AGI Insider Threat Program Working Group (ITPWG), maintain the Insider Threat Program Plan, and supervise the Deputy FSO and Facility Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibility for security oversight of all classified program and contract activities within AGI
• Acts as AGI senior level security liaison with government customer Security Directors, Contracting Office Technical Rep (COTR) and Contracting Office Security Rep (COSR) personnel
• Supports the development and administration of classified security programs to include the development and documentation of all proprietary materials, processes and equipment.
• Oversees implementation of federal security regulations that apply to company operations
• Evaluates and recommends changes in methods or procedures in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Direct access to executive level management to fulfill those responsibilities
• Working with the legal department on Interpreting government requirements and policies and ensuring they are operationalized into company policies and procedures

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years management experience in security operations
• Minimum of 3 years in Industrial Security
• Must hold active TS/SCI clearance
• Expertise fostering relationships within the defense and intelligence communities
• Proven expertise in designing comprehensive security programs
• Demonstrated ability to direct multiple teams within the scope of implementing security solutions
• Experience working with the DCSA
• Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and ability to demonstrate previous ability of implementing NISP required support/compliance programs
• Strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently
• The ability to enhance and build key performance indicators and executive presentations
• Skilled at coordinating classified audits
• Proven experience handling confidential information
• Maintain complete and up-to-date knowledge of federal security regulations
• Must be highly analytic and decisive
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Appropriate Certifications or training in security industry (e.g. CSO, ITPSO, FSO, and other training or certs)

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement. 

Our Commitments: 

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values: 

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions: 

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE 
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive. 

 
WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS 

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. 

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics. 
  

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE  
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.). 

  
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com 
  

Ansys 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, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. 
  
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity. 

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