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Job Location: McLean, VA 22043

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: General Admin Support

Buchanan & Edwards | Dare to BE Different.

At BE/RenXTech, we advance national priorities by delivering secure technology solutions and highly specialized talent informed by deep client understanding. We support government customers with mission-focused capabilities spanning cybersecurity, modernization, software engineering, and emerging technologies.

Together, we are committed to solving complex challenges, fostering innovation, and delivering meaningful impact through a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and mission excellence.

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BE/RenXTech is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven, and experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead and administer industrial security programs supporting our classified environments. This highly visible role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring effective implementation of security policies, procedures, and federal requirements in coordination with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and our intelligence community (IC) government clients.

The FSO will oversee all security programs across the organization, including Defense Information System for Security (DISS) activities and other applicable systems, while maintaining compliance with federal contracts and regulatory requirements. This hands-on role is critical to safeguarding classified information, facilities, and personnel, as well as maintaining the organization's Facility Clearance Level (FCL).

The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience supporting SCI-level and higher classified programs, personnel security matters, clearances, and secure facilities in accordance with IC and DCSA standards. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of NISPOM requirements, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and government representatives.

This is a hybrid position, requiring regular on-site presence two days per week at our McLean, Virginia office. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance, at a minimum, is required at the time of application.

• Serves as the appointed FSO for a cleared facility under DCSA oversight, ensuring compliance with DCSA, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), federal regulations, and all contract security requirements
• Maintains the Facility Clearance Level (FCL) in good standing, including NISS reporting, oversight of Key Management Personnel (KMP), coordination of facility changes, and interface with DCSA during audits
• Acts as primary point of contact for DCSA, DoD, IC, and other federal agencies, PMs, and subcontractors
• Manages all personnel security actions (DISS, NBIS), including clearances, investigations, visit requests, crossover processing, SF-86 support, security incidents and violations, and adverse information reporting
• Oversees safeguarding, storage, and control of classified information and materials in accordance with federal requirements
• Maintains accurate security documentation and records (personnel, visitor, and document control) using Access Commander and other required systems
• Supports Insider Threat Program implementation and provides coordination with the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)
• Prepares and reviews DD254s and ensures subcontractors and teammates are appropriately cleared, briefed, and compliant
• Supports classified program execution and proposal support by coordinating with program managers, contracts, primes, clients, and IT/cybersecurity teams
• Communicates security requirements and provides guidance to employees, subcontractors, and project teams
• Administers security education, training, and awareness programs (initial, refresher, classification briefings, and debriefings)
• Tracks and fulfills security requirements for new hires, terminations, and program support activities
• Stays current on evolving security policies and directives; produces a monthly security newsletter; recommends process improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Completed CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities course
• Education: Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Security Management, Homeland Security, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant FSO experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 9+ years of relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• This position requires applicants to have an active TS/SCI, at a minimum, with recent FSO experience on classified programs.
• Experience working with DoD, FBI, and sensitive IC clients
• In-depth working knowledge with SC (for a restricted client), NISPOM, Clearance Regulations, and extensive experience with multiple agencies
• Strong knowledge of DISS adjudication system, visit certs, validating clearances and training requirements along with other, hard-copy processing as may be required
• Completion of the FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities course via the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)
• Strong understanding of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DCSA self-inspections/annual reviews/assessments, DD254s, and sponsor requirements
• Proficiency with DISS, NBIS, SWFT, NISS, e-App, and related systems, and experience coordinating with DCSA and government sponsors
• Maintains a positive, helpful, and service-oriented attitude, fostering our supportive and collaborative culture
• Demonstrates a driven, proactive mindset with a strong work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to support the mission and drive continuous improvement

Target salary range: $130,000 - $170,000.

*The estimate displayed is the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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BE, and its wholly owned subsidiary RenXTech, are trusted partners to the national security community, delivering future-forward solutions and cutting-edge support across cyber, technical, analytical, intelligence, and mission operations. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, we combine deep mission understanding with innovative technologies to help clients meet their most vital challenges. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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