How to Obtain and Keep a Facility Security Clearance
Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on May 1)
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
Instructor: Andrew Hair, Masser Technologies
Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
Obtaining a Facility Clearance (FCL) can be a game-changer for federal government contractors, unlocking new opportunities to work on classified projects and expand business potential. However, an FCL is far more than a simple compliance credential—it is a serious commitment with strict security obligations, continuous oversight, and operational impacts. Companies pursuing an FCL must be prepared to implement rigorous security controls, meet ongoing compliance requirements, and adapt their internal processes to maintain eligibility.
Join Andrew Hair, Facility Security Officer for Masser Technologies, for an in-depth exploration of the FCL process, including key requirements, common challenges, and essential strategies for securing and maintaining an FCL. Gain valuable insights on engaging with a sponsor and confidently navigating the application process.
Topics covered include:
- What is an FCL in the National Industrial Security Program
- Benefits and business impact of securing an FCL
- Key requirements and challenges of obtaining an FCL
- CMMC preparation and the FCL
- Steps in the FCL application process (suitability, training, and submission)
- Roles and responsibilities of Key Management Personnel
- The timeline and processing expectations for an FCL
- FCL post-approval obligations and maintaining compliance
Target Audience: Federal government contractors seeking to understand the process of obtaining and maintaining an FCL for their business. APEX Accelerator counselors are also encouraged to attend.
Speaker
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Andrew HairBusiness Development and Capture Manager and Facility Security Officer, Masser TechnologiesAndrew Hair is a seasoned business development and security professional with nearly 40 years of experience spanning the military, government, and defense contracting sectors. His expertise includes IT sales, project management, proposal development, facility security, and classified project analysis. He has successfully supported clients across local, state, and federal government agencies.
Mr. Hair holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (1983) and a Master of Public Administration (1985) from Missouri State University. He was commissioned as a U.S. Army officer and served at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Following his military service, he worked as a Senior Grants Planner for the City of El Paso, focusing on affordable housing and homelessness initiatives. During this time, he founded and chaired the Coalition for the Homeless for Greater El Paso and served as an adjunct professor of Political Science at El Paso Community College.
In 1995, Mr. Hair transitioned to the IT sector, taking on leadership roles in business development, project management, and infrastructure services. He specialized in cabling, voice, video, and data network solutions and has managed large-scale commercial and government IT projects across the United States and Mexico.
Since 2010, he has worked as an analyst and program manager for air and missile defense test programs and various Army IT services contracts. He is a trained Facility Security Officer (FSO) with extensive experience overseeing cleared personnel and managing security operations for classified projects.
Currently, Mr. Hair serves as the Business Development and Capture Manager and Facility Security Officer for Masser Technologies. He also dedicates time to professional organizations, serving as the President of the El Paso Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA). Based in El Paso, Texas, he enjoys golfing and pursuing his lifelong passion for amateur radio and Morse code communication.
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