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Babel Street is the trusted technology partner for the world’s most advanced identity intelligence and risk operations. We deliver advanced AI and data analytics solutions providing unmatched, analysis-ready data regardless of language, proactive risk identification, 360-degree insights, high-speed automation, and seamless integration into existing systems. Babel Street empowers government and commercial organizations to transform high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage. The actionable insights we deliver safeguard lives and protect critical assets around the world. Babel Street is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with regional offices in Boston, MA and Cleveland, OH, and international offices in Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, and the U.K. For more information, visit www.babelstreet.com.

About Babel Street:

Babel Street is recruiting for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) As FSO you will manage Babel Street’s security program, ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other applicable government regulations. You will oversee personnel security processes, classified material handling, secure facility operations, and act as the primary liaison with U.S. government security representatives.

What you will do:

Manage all personnel security clearances, including initiating investigations, maintaining clearance records in DISS, processing NBIS submissions, and tracking reinvestigations and periodic reviews.
Serve as the primary interface with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other U.S. government agencies regarding inspections, audits, and security compliance.
Coordinate and manage all on-site government visits, including DCSA inspections, contract sponsor reviews, and other official engagements.

Verify clearances through DISS, process and track Visit Authorization Requests (VARs), and ensure compliance with escort and access control procedures.
Sanitize secure areas in advance of classified meetings and maintain proper records of visits.

Maintain the company’s Facility Clearance (FCL) and manage all personnel clearance activities using DISS, NISS, and NBIS
Administer and document security education and awareness training, including initial briefings, annual refreshers, insider threat, and foreign travel.
Oversee proper classification, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials.
Conduct internal self-inspections and manage corrective actions following DCSA reviews.
Serve as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) in accordance with NISPOM and SEAD 3 requirements.
Collaborate with IT/cybersecurity teams to support classified systems compliance under RMF/NIST frameworks.
Support contract proposals, DD254s, and sponsor security requirements.

What you will bring:

Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred.
U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a government or defense contractor environment, with at least 3 years in an FSO or AFSO role.
Current completion of CDSE's FSO for Possessing Facilities certification.
Strong working knowledge of the NISPOM, SEADs, and related DoD/IC directives.
Familiarity with DISS, NISS, NBIS and industrial security procedures.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing classified visits, inspections, or facility reviews involving government personnel (e.g., DCSA, DoD, or IC).
Knowledge of COMSEC, OPSEC, SAP/SCI security procedures, or foreign disclosure processes.
Additional CDSE certifications: Insider Threat, Information Security, or Personnel Security.
Experience working within a hybrid or multi-site facility clearance environment.

Benefits at Babel Street (just to name a few...)

Health Benefits: Babel Street covers 85-100% monthly premium costs for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurances – for you and your family!
Retirement Plans: Babel Street offers both a Traditional and Roth 401(K) with a very competitive match.
Unlimited Flexible Leave: We trust our employees to manage their own time and balance their personal and work lives.
Holidays: Babel Street provides employees with 12 paid Federal Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement: We are committed to investing in our employees. One way we do that is with our Tuition Reimbursement Program for continuing education.

Babel Street is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Babel Street will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‐worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination. In addition, Babel Street's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request, we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.

Range for this position based on qualifications and experience

$115,000 - $140,000 USD

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