Facility Security Officer

Overland AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Healthcare, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Overland AI is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer to lead our new cleared security program at our South Seattle facility. You will administer the NISP, oversee all handling of classified materials, and guide compliance with DOD procedures.

You will liaise with government and contractors, manage all security documentation, and head the Insider Threat Program as ITPSO. A BA/BS and a TS/SCI clearance are required, with extensive DoD security experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and six (6) or more years of professional classified security experience in a corporate or government environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Extensive experience with Department of Defense security processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate all security activities in accordance with company policies and federal regulations.
• Establish liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, and managers for compliance with regulations.
• Plan, develop, and manage security programs for classified and CUI documents and equipment.
• Develop, review, and implement DOD classified procedures.
• Manage all classified documentation and hardware entering/leaving the facility, including electronic transfers.
• Maintain SP P security plans and control access records; respond to alarms when needed.
• Lead Insider Threat Program as ITPSO and coordinate annual training and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders through accreditation processes for new facility construction.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

NISPOM knowledge

Security leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our new cleared security program at our facility in the South Seattle area. This position will report to a senior leader within the organization. Under limited supervision, the FSO is responsible for administering the U.S. Government National Industrial Security Program (NISP), overseeing all procedures for classified and/or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. The FSO will initiate and plan projects, developing schedules to meet project goals. The FSO will exercise judgment within generally defined precedents and policies to analyze issues, develop solutions, and provide leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions to ensure compliance with the classified security program.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate all aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information.
• Establish and manage liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers. Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations.
• Plan, develop, and manage specialized security programs and procedures for both classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents and equipment.
• Develop, review, and implement DOD classified procedures.
• Serve as the focal point for receiving, processing, distributing, and controlling all classified documentation (hard copy and electronic media) and hardware entering or leaving the facility, including electronic data transfers.
• Develop, implement, and manage Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) security plans.
• Track, generate, and flow down all prime and subcontract Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) documents for prime and subcontracts.
• Investigate and review all security violations, preparing reports and recommending specific preventive and corrective actions.
• Implement visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with DOD regulations and directives.
• Maintain controlled area access, alarm, and combination records, as well as security container access and combination records. Respond to alarms as necessary. Serve as the company's Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO), responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Insider Threat Program. This includes conducting annual training, managing reporting, and leading the insider threat working group.
• Collaborate with external customers, accrediting officials, facilities management, and corporate stakeholders through the Vault Type Area accreditation process for new facility construction.
• Act as security spokesperson to brief/debrief personnel.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and six (6) or more years of professional classified security experience in a corporate or government environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance
• Must have extensive experience with Department of Defense (DOD) security processes and procedures.

Desired Experience

• FSO experience in a corporate or government environment is preferred.
• Experience working with TEMPEST Compliance and ICD 705
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117) and thorough knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding National Security Information.
• Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to complex problems of diverse scope. Strong communication, analytical, computer, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and on a team and represent the company as the prime contact on external projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external record management systems (e.g., DISS/NBIS, NCCS, NISS, ACCS, SIMS).
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities training through the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) is required.
• Access control database experience preferred.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $160K to $180K annually
• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact [[e-mail]] to request an accommodation.