Government Security Specialist

Battelle • Columbus, OH

8d • $81,600 - $116,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Security Specialist III to support its Government Security Office in Columbus, Ohio. The role oversees SCI programs and safeguards, controls, and ensures compliance related to classified information. The specialist applies industrial security practices and relevant regulatory directives, supports classified programs, and works independently and collaboratively in coordination with the Director of Government Security. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have an active Top Secret clearance to be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience as a CSSO, CPSO, or FSO.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance, or immediate eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI clearance; the job summary states an active Top Secret clearance is required for consideration.
• CI Polygraph.
• Experience with client security databases such as DISS, NBIS, and NISS.
• Experience with Windows computer operating systems and SharePoint.
• Ability to travel to meetings and training for less than 5–10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and cohesively within a team.
• Assist with the security clearance process for staff members, consultants, and key management personnel.
• Coordinate clearance requirements for classified meetings and provide security clearance information for classified visits and certifications to government and cleared industry facilities.
• Interpret security regulations and provide expertise on clearance management, fingerprinting, background investigation packets, release forms, security briefings, and debriefings.
• Serve as a liaison with U.S. Government clients on security compliance matters.
• Conduct security program self-inspections and prepare for client inspections; prepare and maintain official records auditable by U.S. Government representatives.
• Create security educational materials, provide briefings, and facilitate security awareness training.
• Assist with UL2050 semi-annual requirements for secure spaces, including escorting people into secure spaces.
• Maintain and update secure-room rosters for secure areas.
• Maintain and update program standard operating procedures.
• Provide proposal support as needed, including writing Security Volumes, OPSEC materials, or specific security program plans.
• Escort uncleared staff into program areas for extended periods.
• Update internal databases of record, such as SIMS, and track training dates and safes.
• Assist the Facility Security Officer with the overall security program.
• Assist with compliance for classified programs.

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule with every other Friday off for most team members.
• Hybrid work arrangement through a model described as 60% in-office and 40% remote, depending on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness incentives, and optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage and support for partners, gender-affirming care, and family formation.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with Battelle contributing 5% for most employees regardless of employee contribution and matching employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level