Facility Security Officer

Job Summary

The Battelle Chantilly, VA FSO supervises the operation of multiple classified facilities and provides security support across three Battelle locations in Chantilly and Crystal City. This position ensures security measures are effectively implemented to safeguard unclassified and classified national security information managed by Battelle under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Intelligence Community (IC) requirements, and applicable government directives. The role supports multiple clients and programs, deploys resources to reduce risk across client groups, applies consistent operational standards for security administration, and maintains audit readiness in alignment with corporate, DCSA, and IC requirements.

Responsibilities

Floats between and provides security coverage for three Battelle locations in Chantilly and Crystal City to support operational needs, client requirements, inspections, and program continuity.

Interprets government security regulations and applies them as necessary to the security program through the establishment of procedures and interaction with staff to ensure awareness and compliance.

Routinely meets with facility and program managers to discuss various client contractual needs.

Oversees security support for multiple clients and programs, ensuring contractual security requirements are understood, implemented, monitored, and maintained for compliance and audit readiness.

Knowledge of ICD-705 SCIF construction and maintenance requirements.

Serves as a liaison with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Intelligence Community (IC) customers, DARPA, and other U.S. Government agencies for security compliance matters at on-site and off-site locations.

Responsible for security program self-inspections, audit preparation, and corrective action readiness related to DCSA and other U.S. Government agency inspections.

Provides ISSO auditing support and back-up ISSO responsibilities as needed, including review of security documentation, audit artifacts, system compliance evidence, and corrective action tracking.

Completes investigations into security incidents and filing the required reports to government agencies.

Develops and presents security briefings that include new staff security orientation, initial security clearance, refresher security clearance, and contract/topic specific briefings as needed.

Oversees classified document control functions. Conducts inventories as needed and educates staff on the proper marking and handling procedures.

Maintain proficiency in all security applications such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Security Information Management System (SIMS), Electronic questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP), or similar government systems; client specific databases, Lenel, ADT, and Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment.

Manage the security aspects of contracts and subcontracts for classified programs.

Review contractual documents such as statement of work, DD 254, and classification guides and other related contract parts to ensure consistent application of security requirements. Issue subcontract DD254s to flow down the security requirements to a subcontractor.

Liaison with client and subcontractor security staff to resolve contracting and subcontracting security issues.

Advise Program staff and managers on contractual security requirements.

Maintains required records per government regulations.

Key Qualifications

A bachelor's degree

Requires 5 years of relevant and successful CSSO, CPSO or FSO experience

Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance eligibility

Functional knowledge of governing regulations; NISPOM (32 CFR, Part 117), ISLs, and ICDs

Strong working knowledge of DCSA and IC security requirements, policies, inspection expectations, and compliance practices.

Preferred Qualifications

IC and SAP security experience

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $97,800 - $139,400 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment

Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.