Industrial Security Specialist

Scale AI•St. Louis, MO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Scale is at the forefront of powering artificial intelligence. We believe that trust in AI is earned with high-quality data for training, fine-tuning, and evaluating AI systems. Our products are transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our customers are the world’s most innovative model developers and enterprise and public sector entities looking to apply AI in their organizations and institutions. We're looking for an Industrial Security Specialist who will play a vital role in supporting personnel security, physical security and program support. The ideal candidate brings strategic and operational experience, a security-first mindset, and a willingness to engage directly with customers, employees and stakeholders. If you're excited by ensuring the integrity and protection of national security, we invite you to apply. This Industrial Security Specialist will report to the Industrial Security team with close collaboration with GRC, Workplace, and cross-functional teams to support the Public Sector security strategy for Scale.

Requirements

Active U.S. DoD Top Secret, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI
Familiarity with USG information systems, such as DISS, NBIS, NISS, SWFT, e-App
Experience assisting with the implementation and maintenance of a relevant industrial security program
Must be able to support work 2-3 days a week from the office
Knowledge of industrial security procedures (NISPOM, ICDs, other DoD/IC regulations and procedures)

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication- able to align with security strategy, IT and executive teams
Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in industrial security
Willingness to work in a dynamic, high-growth company where speed, adaptability, and judgment are essential
FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification

Responsibilities

Balance the timelines and requirements of US Government contracts while supporting Scale AI Public Sector efforts, accredited facilities, and sensitive R&D initiatives
Assist in the development and execution of security education and awareness programs
Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with DoD and company policies
Support all aspects of personnel security management in working directly with government partners to ensure compliance
Initiate, review, and submit electronic background investigations to DCSA
Responsible for mandatory USG reporting as it relates to our personnel, facility, and insider threat programs
Assists in the protection of government, intellectual, third party and company information from unauthorized disclosures
Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and annual refresher training for cleared employees
Ensure frameworks are met for NISPOM, ICDs, SAPs, OPSEC, Insider Threat and continuous evaluation programs.
Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications
Review performance work statements (PWS) or Statements of Work (SOW) for contracts and ensure properly executed DD Form 254s.
Coordinate incident response and reporting for security violations or concerns.