Facility Security Officer

Cape

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS//SCI security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Minimum three years of FSO experience within DoD, USG, or as a contractor.
  • Proficiency in personnel security platforms (DISS, NISS, eQIP/eAPP); WAWF and IPP experience preferred.
  • FSO Program Management certification from CDSE or equivalent required or in-progress.
  • Strong attention to detail in managing clearance records and billing submissions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain compliance with industrial security program under NISPOM and DCSA requirements.
  • Manage personnel security clearance lifecycle including submissions and access verifications.
  • Oversee SCIF access, operations, and compliance measures.
  • Act as the main contact for DCSA, IC security entities, and government security representatives.
  • Facilitate compliance in handling classified materials in accordance with regulations.
  • Conduct security training sessions and address problem-solving needs within the team.
  • Coordinate with Finance to ensure accuracy in billing and compliance in WAWF and IPP.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching program.
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, without a waiting period.
  • Stipends for family-forming needs and gender-affirming care.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.
The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-ownership FSO to protect our people, customers, and programs. Your mission is to ensure our security program remains fully compliant and our cleared workforce is supported end-to-end. You will serve as the organizational authority on all matters related to facility and personnel clearances, and SCIF operations. You will also bring discipline and data hygiene to government contracts and billing status tracking. Your reliability in both domains will make you an indispensable part of the team.

Here are some ways you'll make an impact
  • 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.
Are you the candidate we are looking for? (Requirements for the role) You have:
  • Security Clearance: Active TS//SCI; U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Industrial Security Expertise: 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.
  • Systems Fluency: Proficiency in DISS, NISS, eQIP/eAPP, and associated personnel security platforms; experience with WAWF and IPP for invoice submission and billing tracking is a nice to have.
  • Certification: FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification (CDSE) or equivalent completed or in progress.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to manage high volumes of documentation - clearance records, classified mail, billing submissions - with accuracy and consistency.
  • Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication with government counterparts, program leadership, and internal staff.
Bonus Points (The Ideal Candidate)
  • 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.


Compensation

We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create. Our benefits include:
  • 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
    • Gender-affirming care


How to apply

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We reserve the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.

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