Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Kaizen Labs
Washington, New York
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 125,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: Security & Public SafetySkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Building processes","Program management","Audit readiness","Comfort operating independently"]

Stand up and own Kaizen’s Facility Clearance (FCL) and NISP program from scratch. Serve as the primary government interface to DCSA assessment and designation/approval, sponsor cleared personnel and manage a clearance pipeline, and build audit-ready security procedures including insider threat, visitor authorizations, and classified material controls. Support BD security inputs, manage SF-312 NDAs, handle security education, FOCI reporting, and lead SCIF accreditation to ICD 705 standards.

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Kaizen Labs
Kaizen Labs
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Facility Security Officer (FSO)

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Job Summary

Stand up and own Kaizen’s Facility Clearance (FCL) and NISP program from scratch. Serve as the primary government interface to DCSA assessment and designation/approval, sponsor cleared personnel and manage a clearance pipeline, and build audit-ready security procedures including insider threat, visitor authorizations, and classified material controls. Support BD security inputs, manage SF-312 NDAs, handle security education, FOCI reporting, and lead SCIF accreditation to ICD 705 standards.
Location: Washington, New York
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive Kaizen’s FCL application through DCSA assessment and serve as primary government interface through designation, assessment, and approval.
  • •Sponsor and transfer existing cleared personnel onto Kaizen’s facility clearance and manage an active clearance pipeline for an initial cohort of 20 staff.
  • •Build Kaizen’s NISP program from scratch, including security procedures, self-inspection cadence, insider threat program, visitor authorizations, and classified material controls.
  • •Support BD and proposals with security inputs to RFPs/BAAs and security classification specifications; review PWS/SOWs for security requirements and ensure properly executed DD Form 254s.
  • •Own SF-312 NDAs and conduct required security education and awareness, plus own FOCI documentation and reporting in coordination with legal.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 165,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental LeaveLife InsuranceLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •An active TS/SCI clearance.
  • •Prior experience standing up a NISP program from scratch, including filing an initial FCL package and working with DCSA through assessment.
  • •Hands-on experience opening and accrediting a SCIF per ICD 705 standards.
  • •FOCI experience, including SF-328 filings and venture/LP investor disclosure requirements.
  • •Deep NISPOM fluency and comfort operating without a playbook; DCSA Facility Program Management certification for Possessing Facilities or willingness to complete within 90 days of designation.
Experience:Defense techFederal agencies
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationBuilding processesProgram managementAudit readinessComfort operating independently
Certifications:DCSA Facility Program Management (Possessing Facilities)
Tech Stack:DCSANISPDD-254FCLSCIFICD 705SF-312FOCISF-328NISPOMCMMCDOD controlled information

Eligibility

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Company Brief

Kaizen Labs
Builds modern, people-first e-government software to modernize resident-facing services (parks & recreation, permitting, licensing, payments) for local, state, and federal agencies across the U.S.
Industry: Enterprise Software
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2022
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