Duties Responsibilities Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the University of Illinois’ industrial security program, positioned under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation within the Security Management Office (SMO). Assist with the development and management of administrative support for periodic reviews, education and training, and administration of the security infrastructure of the Specialized Research Facility (SRF) located at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. Such support and oversight relates to the four security pillars: information security, physical security, personnel security, and security education and training. Support the coordination between the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), government agencies, industry partners, and other entities with classified needs as well as the sponsored projects offices and University personnel participating in security programs and projects on the three campuses. Support University of Illinois employees for all things related to the transmission, receipt, and storage of classified information or material. Assist the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the required tasks to maintain government accreditations through the respective cognizant security authorities in support of the Special Research Facility. Assist with the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and emergency action plans pertaining to COMSEC program requirements, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and DoD 5105.21 Volumes 1 through 3. Support and review requests for security clearances utilizing Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), and Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT). Assist in the management of security clearances, visit requests, mandatory reporting, and read-on requests for both collateral and SCI programs. Manage the annual training program for all cleared personnel focusing contract requirements. Utilize the National Industrial Security System (NISS) to assist in the maintenance of the Facility Clearance (FCL) for both the Department of War and the Department of Energy. Serve as a liaison to the federal agencies and their contractors advocating on behalf of the University of Illinois for the utilization of the Special Research Facility. Assist in the coordination with local, regional, and federal authorities on individual and entity reviews and respond to adverse events as required or requested. Support University of Illinois employees for all things related to the transmission, receipt, and storage of classified information or material. Assist employees with their responses to external funding opportunities subject to national security classification. Other duties as assigned.