Facility Security Officer

Cape • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Cape is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead Cape’s comprehensive security program across multiple facilities and programs. This is our first full time FSO role, and a great opportunity to build within a mission-driven organization. This role is primarily focused on federal security and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access management, and serves as the principal point of contact for all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Intelligence Community (IC), and government security matters. You will help our team support some of the country’s most sensitive customers and scale from borrowed space to a third party SCIF and beyond. Your expertise in security administration and operations will be a key component of Cape's continued growth.
In addition to core FSO duties, this role is also responsible for supporting government contract billing including data entry in the DoD Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system and tracking contract invoice and payment status.
The right candidate will have at least three years of direct FSO experience, a working knowledge of NISPOM, and proficiency in the personnel security clearance lifecycle. We will teach you government contract billing - all you need is an eagerness to learn and an attention to detail.

Requirements

• Active TS//SCI; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum three years of direct FSO experience within DoW, USG, or at a possessing contractor facility - with demonstrated command of NISPOM, DCSA compliance, and the personnel security clearance process.
• Proficiency in DISS, NISS, eQIP/eAPP, and associated personnel security platforms
• FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification (CDSE) or equivalent completed or in progress.
• Ability to manage high volumes of documentation - clearance records, classified mail, billing submissions - with accuracy and consistency.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication with government counterparts, program leadership, and internal staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WAWF and IPP for invoice submission and billing tracking
• SAP / Compartmented Program Experience: Prior exposure to Special Access Programs or compartmented environments, including experience with SCGs and program protection plans.
• COMSEC Background: Familiarity with COMSEC duties or experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Contract Administration Acumen: Understanding of government contracting processes including DD254 documentation, subcontractor oversight, and the relationship between billing compliance and program performance.
• Small Business or Startup Experience: Prior FSO experience in a lean, fast-moving organization where ownership and adaptability were essential.

Responsibilities

• Owning and maintaining a fully compliant industrial security program under NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DCSA requirements
• Managing the full personnel security clearance lifecycle including submissions, reinvestigations, access verifications, and changes
• Overseeing SCIF access, operations, and compliance
• Serving as the primary liaison with DCSA, IC security authorities, and Government Security Representatives
• Supporting needs related to classified material handling, storage, transmission, and destruction meet all regulatory standards
• Supporting the Cape team through security training and problem solving
• Working alongside Finance and Federal Go-to-Market to ensure that invoices and billing are accurately reported in WAWF and IPP, while maintaining audit-ready records
• Tracking contract billing milestones and resolving WAWF discrepancies or rejections in coordination with Finance.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
• Stipends for Family-forming needs
• Stipends for Gender-affirming care
• Generous vacation policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed