‘Tis the Season—Wrapping up the year in a big bow!

‘Tis the Season—Wrapping up the year in a big bow!

  FSO PRO PO BOX 70095   November 2017   ‘Tis the Season—Wrapping up the year in a big bow! Around this time each year, it is recommended that FSO Superheroes employ a few strategies to ensure the security program ends on a high note before the new year begins! Here are a few ideas ... Read more
NISS

Y’all Ready for NISS??

(cue stadium music) As promised by DSS, the soft launch of NISS is indeed going to happen “Fall 2017”. They have moved away from the TBD and provided bona fde dates for kick-of AND full migration to the new system. Here are the launch dates for YOU. They provided launch dates for government personnel too … Read more

Eating The Elephant! FSO News And Tips

You know the old saying – how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a tme! I could relate to this much beter had it been a 12-foot Krispy Kreme doughnut, but the principal remains the same. The Deal-io on Self-Inspections Back in my day, when kids used to put glue on their hands, ... Read more
Checklist: What should I be doing this month?

Checklist: What should I be doing this month?

□ Log into JPAS and any other timed data base so I don’t get locked out. □ Run a personnel report to review the status of all personnel – does their non-SCI access match their contractual work? □ Remove any personnel who should not be in JPAS. □ Run a PR report to determine who … Read more

Plan A Superior Year

Plan A Superior Year

Plan a Superior Security Year! When I first became FSO, it was not my only hat at the company. I handled all of the human resources. I handled marketing. I handled payroll. I sent company memos. I attended all meetings. I created email accounts and electronic timesheets. I organized all company events … the list … Read more

The Overworked Executive

The Overworked Executive

You are really, really, busy at your organization – does that make you a good FSO? Katherine* was the Office Manager/FSO at her organization.   She was praised for working extremely hard.   Staying late and coming in on weekends, led to her promotion and expanded responsibilities.     She wore “five different hats” in the organization and was … Read more

5 Actions That Can Improve your FSO Work Right Now!

5 Actions That Can Improve your FSO Work Right Now!

1) Take stock – have you ever developed “metrics” for your executive management or business developers?   You can provide: Percentage of cleared personnel or number of classified contracts Amount of revenue from Classified Contracts Breakdown of types of contracts by Department or Branch of Service Provide them with an at-a-glance snapshot and show them you … Read more

Signs Your Business is Ready for FSO Support

Signs Your Business is Ready for FSO Support

 Ed* is the owner of a small defense contracting business. Last year, he went through the (somewhat painful) process of getting his organization cleared. He did all the work for eFCL and obtained his token and JPAS account.   He even figured out how to indoctrinate his five employees into JPAS so they can access their … Read more

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