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Progress · 4 hours ago

Facility Security Officer - Progress Federal Solutions

Vienna, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $159K/yr

6+ years exp

Progress is a forward-thinking company that specializes in building and deploying applications. They are seeking a Facilities Security Officer to ensure compliance with industrial security regulations and manage security processes for cleared personnel and classified contracts.

ComputerEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as PFS’ primary liaison with DCSA and other U.S. government and Prime security officials

Implement and maintain the company’s Industrial Security Program in accordance with NISPOM, SPP, and SBR requirements

Ensure compliance with the SBR, including supporting the PFS Government Security Committee (GSC) and preparing required industrial security reports, certifications, and briefings

Monitor and assess emerging regulatory and other Department of Defense changes and directives impacting NISP compliance and FOCI mitigation obligations

Conduct the annual DCSA self-assessment. Support audits, assessments, and inspections by DCSA, customers, and internal stakeholders

Oversee end-to-end clearance processing, indoctrination, periodic reinvestigation, and debriefing for all cleared personnel using DISS/NBIS

Maintain accurate and timely clearance records, visit authorizations, and eligibility determinations

Conduct initial and annual security briefings, foreign travel briefings, and debriefings

Coordinate, prepare and submit annual DCSA self-assessment reports

Assist in developing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) addressing security requirements of classified contracts, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and other sensitive information as needed

Support and advise on alignment of PFS IT systems and communication protocols with industrial security requirements in coordination with ISSM/ISSO staff. Advise and provide input on security aspects of incident reporting protocols

Monitor for potential industrial security concerns and escalate per PFS protocols

Ensure receipt of DD254 for PFS classified contracts. Review and advise on PFS compliance and implementation of DD254 requirements

To the extent appropriate and possible, support proposal development for classified contracts while safeguarding classified and sensitive information from uncleared parent-company influence

Develop and administer security compliance training for PFS personnel, including annual refresher training, contract-specific guidance (in accordance with the DD254), and specialized program-security training

Conduct targeted security training for new executives, program managers, capture and business development team, and cleared personnel

Qualification

Industrial Security ProgramNISPOM ComplianceDCSA LiaisonClearance ProcessingDISS/NBIS ProficiencySecurity Training DevelopmentFederal Contracting RegulationsEthicsJudgmentCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum 6 years of hands-on industrial security experience in a DCSA-cleared environment, with at least 2 years in a lead or FSO role

Active U.S. Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required

Completed CDSE non-possessing curriculum

Thorough knowledge of the NISPOM, DCSA processes, FOCI structures, and security forms associated with cleared entities (e.g., DD441), classified contracting (e.g., DD254), and cleared personnel (e.g., SF328)

Demonstrated experience supporting or operating either within a FOCI mitigation instrument or a cleared subsidiary with an uncleared US-based parent (in both cases preferably operating under either an SBR or SSA)

Strong expertise with DISS, NISS, NBIS, JPAS (legacy), and handling of sensitive information and data governance protocols

Understanding of and/or experience with federal contracting regulations, subsidiary governance, and legal operations best practices

Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with and influence executive stakeholders and government officials, while exercising the highest levels of ethics and judgment

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

While the role is primarily remote, preference is given to candidates that are within driving distance of the PFS offices in Vienna, VA

Preferred

SCI eligibility preferred

Prior experience serving as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official is desirable but not mandatory

Software industry experience is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan)

Tuition Reimbursement program

Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance

Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback

Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays

A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health