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Salary: USD 120,000 - 150,000 / annual
DEFCON AI is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst / Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support and scale the company's security program as classified work continues to grow. This hybrid role is based in McLean, VA, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.
You will be responsible for day-to-day administration and oversight of DEFCON AI's Industrial Security Program, ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), customer requirements, and internal security policies while supporting employees, leadership, and external security partners.
Key responsibilities include:
**Industrial Security & Compliance:** Support day-to-day industrial security operations across multiple disciplines including Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Contract Security, Security Education/Training/Awareness (SETA), Visitor Control, Investigations, and Document Control. Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD requirements, customer security requirements, and internal policies. Maintain readiness for DCSA, customer, and internal security inspections. Conduct self-inspections, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions. Support ongoing development and maturation of the industrial security program.
**Personnel & Program Security:** Process and manage personnel security requirements including clearance actions, visit requests, visit authorizations, and onboarding. Maintain personnel security records and databases. Investigate security incidents and violations, ensuring proper reporting and resolution. Provide security guidance to employees, consultants, and approved visitors. Support contract security requirements including DD Form 254 administration and subcontractor security management.
**Classified Information Protection:** Maintain classified material accountability programs and secure storage requirements. Conduct inventories and maintain accountability of classified information and assets. Ensure proper marking, handling, transmission, storage, transportation, sanitization, reuse, and destruction of classified information and media. Support protection of classified facilities, systems, and information.
**Security Training & Program Development:** Develop and administer Security Awareness, Annual Refresher, and OPSEC training programs. Create and maintain required security documentation including SOPs, OPSEC plans, CONOPS, and security procedures. Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance.
**Security Systems & Inspection Readiness:** Maintain records and security actions within NISS, DISS, and other government security systems. Support DCSA, customer, and internal inspections and audits. Assist with corrective action implementation and continuous process improvement.
The ideal candidate has experience supporting industrial security programs within a cleared contractor environment and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced organization where security processes continue to evolve and mature.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of industrial security or related experience; OR Master's degree and 4+ years; OR Associate's degree and 8+ years; OR High School diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP access
- Strong knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), ICD security requirements, and industrial security compliance standards
- Understanding and familiarity of DD-254 implementation requirements including issuing Subcontract DD-254 using NI2
- Experience supporting personnel security, classified material control, and compliance programs within a cleared contractor environment
- Experience utilizing government security systems such as NISS, DISS, or similar platforms
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience serving as an FSO, AFSO, or Industrial Security Specialist within a cleared facility
- CDSE FSO Program Management Certification for Processing and/or Non-Possessing Facilities
- Experience supporting multiple classified programs and government customers
- Experience preparing for and supporting DCSA or other government inspections
- Knowledge of DD Form 254 requirements and subcontractor security administration
- Experience supporting SCI and/or SAP programs
- Experience building, improving, or scaling security processes within a growing organization
- Strong customer service skills and ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
