Facility Security Officer

Founding Facility Security Officer (FSO)

SynthBee's Facility Security Officer (FSO) is a foundational leadership role that will build and scale the industrial security infrastructure for our Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) business unit. This individual will be the primary architect of SynthBee's path to attaining a Facility Clearance (FCL), ensuring the company meets all federal requirements to support high-stakes customer demands. Stationed in the Washington, DC metro area, the FSO will oversee the build-out of a physical office, including the design of secure spaces, while simultaneously collaborating with the VP, IT and Global Security to align security controls with FedRAMP certification goals.

The FSO will serve as the expert liaison between SynthBee and government management personnel, ensuring strict compliance with 32 CFR, the NISPOM, and Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD Form 254). This role is not merely administrative; it is a strategic position responsible for managing the full lifecycle of personnel clearances, mitigating Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks through Key Management Personnel (KMP) oversight, and fostering a culture of proactive safety and compliance. As the business unit matures, this role has the potential to grow into a Head of Risk position for the entire ADG unit.

Role Duties

• FCL Attainment : Develop and execute plan, including providing guidance to ADG leadership where tradeoffs arise, that results in SynthBee attaining its FCL. This also includes preparing the initial FCL package and serving as a liaison with SynthBee's FCL sponsor. Acts as the primary point of contract for the DCSA Industrial Security Representative (ISR) during the initial facility vetting.
• ITPSO : Establish and chair SynthBee's Insider Threat Program
• FOCI : Managing the SF-328 (certificate pertaining to foreign interests) and handling Key Management Personnel (KMP) exclusion resolutions
• Security Programs : Design and administer day-to-day security programs in compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, Security Classification Guides, and program guidance, including: personnel processing, program reviews, document control system, inventories, audits & self-inspections, violation investigations & reports, receipt/dispatch/destruction/mail logs, visit certs
• Operations & Facilities Management : Support the head of SB's DC office with overseeing the establishment and management of a SynthBee office in the Washington metro area. This will include interacting with company managers whose staff works out of the DC office (e.g., SVP of Engineering, VP of IT)
• Operations policies: Provide guidance to employees and recommend modifications to operations policies and procedures; maintain and update DISS for the company, process requests for changes to DISS, including analyzing requests to assure proper need-to-know justifications are enforced; maintain and update NISS for all locations.
• FedRAMP Support : In coordination with ADG GM, ADG Deputy GM, and VP of IT support (as needed) support areas of overlap between attaining FedRAMP and CMMC certification and an FCL
• Enforcement: Enforce foreign contact and travel requirements, entry procedures, escort procedures, document control procedures, and classification review/guidance requests; manage collateral facilities, access control systems, and alarm systems. Coordinate the buildout of new Open Storage Areas (OSAs) and Restricted Areas
• Risk Management and Advisement: Analyze and assess issues with personnel security and propose solutions that meet standards set by applicable regulations, directives and instructions. As SynthBee seeks to attain FCL and FedRAMP, provide guidance on pros and cons of tradeoffs regarding different potential controls.
• Continuous Learning and Training : Stay current with and provide continuous training and guidance in all areas of security; including but not limited to, local procedures, OPSEC, Communications Security (COMSEC), Security Awareness, and marking classified material.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

KSAs and Requirements

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of all aspects of running a federal contractor business e.g., contract vehicles, FedRAMP requirements, FCL requirements.
• Strong understanding of Physical Security requirements
• Understanding of DISS, e-QIP, NISS, ISFD and NBIS
• Experience creating and conducting initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre/post-foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate
• Thorough working knowledge of the 32 CFR, other relevant DoD/DoW security guidance
• Knowledge of IC, DOE, and DHS security processes is not required, but is beneficial
• Knowledge of Insider Threat reporting requirements and experience implementing an Insider Threat Program
• Understanding of CMMC

Skills:

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of professional documents and stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Possesses entrepreneurial / self-starter mindset and is able to develop a drive work plan autonomously
• Experience working with NBIS and NCAISS

Abilities:

• Capability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Leadership and initiative in driving projects and aligning them with organizational goals.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to present and converse with senior stakeholders (e.g., SynthBee's C-suite)
• Ability to communicate policy and procedures clearly to all cleared staff
• Able to meet timelines and prioritize demands effectively

Requirements:

• 8+ years of related security experience
• Must hold a current U.S. TOP SECRET security clearance
• ITPSO and SFPC certifications
• Must complete DISS/NISS training
• Must hold Facility Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification
• Experience working with the DoD/DoW is a must, knowledge of IC, DOE, and DHS security processes is also beneficial, but not required
• Experience developing and implementing OPSEC Plans
• Experience navigating FOCI mitigation and arrangements between parent organizations and wholly owned subsidiaries
• Previous experience working with the Acquisition Resource Center (ARC)

Please note this position will begin remotely but will transition to full-time in-person once the Washington, DC office is established with occasional travel to SynthBee HQ in South Florida.