Physical Security & Workforce Development Specialist

Parallax Advanced Research • Beavercreek, OH

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About The Position

Parallax is seeking an experienced Physical Security & Workforce Development Specialist with 5–10 years of experience in security management, physical security, compliance, program oversight, workforce development, or a related field. The role supports development and stand-up of secure facilities by coordinating physical security and compliance requirements, tracking program actions and documentation, and working across security, facilities, IT, and program leadership to carry requirements through to completion.

The specialist will apply working knowledge of ICD 705, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DCSA requirements, Facility Clearances (FCL), DD Form 254s, and SCIF/SAPF environments to help address facility development, documentation, schedules, and operational readiness. The role also develops the workforce and repeatable processes needed to support these efforts over time.

A key responsibility is managing Parallax’s college internship program as a structured workforce-development initiative. The specialist will coordinate with academic partners, students, internal supervisors, and subject-matter experts to create learning experiences aligned with organizational and program needs, while building a pipeline of individuals exposed to security, facilities, compliance, and related operational disciplines. U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance are required, and the employee must be able to maintain all required clearances and access.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in security management, physical security, compliance, program management or oversight, workforce development, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of physical and industrial security requirements in Government or DoD environments.
• Familiarity with ICD 705, 32 CFR Part 117/NISPOM, DCSA requirements, FCL requirements, DD Form 254s, SCI/SAP security environments, SCIFs, SAPFs, and security compliance activities.
• Ability to interpret security and program requirements, coordinate with technical subject-matter experts, and track actions through completion.
• Experience developing procedures, program documentation, compliance records, tracking tools, training materials, or similar resources.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently manage competing priorities.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance and ability to maintain all required clearances and access as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an FSO, CSSO, PSO, SSO, or equivalent security professional, applying security expertise to program development, project management, workforce development, or security-related education.
• Experience supporting security or compliance activities in a DoD, Government contracting, defense, aerospace, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting secure facility development, SCIF/SAPF construction or accreditation, security inspections, or facility stand-up activities.
• Experience working with DCSA, Government customers, security professionals, facility personnel, or other stakeholders supporting classified environments.
• Experience managing or coordinating an internship, workforce-development, education, training, mentorship, or student-development program.
• Experience working with colleges, universities, academic programs, students, or workforce-development partners.
• Education or professional background in criminal justice, security, education, program management, business, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security and compliance requirements for secure facility development, stand-up, and operations, tracking requirements, documentation, milestones, and actions through completion.
• Maintain working knowledge of ICD 705, NISPOM, DCSA, FCL, SCI/SAP, SCIF/SAPF, DD Form 254, Security Classification Guides, and customer-specific security requirements, coordinating implementation with appropriate security subject-matter experts.
• Support SCIF and SAPF development and accreditation by coordinating documentation, schedules, stakeholders, action items, and facility requirements with security and technical personnel.
• Develop and maintain procedures, compliance documentation, tracking mechanisms, training materials, and repeatable processes supporting secure facility development and program execution.
• Build and manage the college internship program as a workforce-development pipeline supporting security, facilities, compliance, and related operational needs.
• Manage student onboarding, documentation, work-hour requirements, supervisor coordination, evaluations, academic requirements, and program completion while aligning activities with organizational security requirements.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen processes, student development, workforce readiness, and long-term program support.

What This Job Offers

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