Facility Security Officer - Progress Federal Solutions

Facilities Security Officer

Join us as a Facilities Security Officer supporting Progress Federal Solutions, Inc. ("PFS"), our wholly-owned, cleared government contractor subsidiary. This will be a hybrid role working between your home office and at times in our Vienna VA PFS office.

We are seeking a skilled, experienced, and motivated Facilities Security Officer to join the PFS Legal and Compliance team. This role is critical to ensuring the maintenance of and compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117, Contract Security Classification Specifications, program classification guides, and all other US government-issued industrial security directives and operational requirements applicable to PFS, which operates under a Special Board Resolution ("SBR") and certain DCSA mitigations. As the PFS FSO, you will be responsible for matters relating to industrial security, facility and personnel clearance processes, and classified contracting, and play a critical role in maintaining PFS' eligibility for classified work.

In this role you will :

• 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.

Your background :

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

Base Salary Range : $129,030 - $159,390 This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we'd be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy : 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.

Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!