Listing Description

Rhombus Power Inc. is purposefully transforming the nation’s defense and national security enterprises with Guardian, its Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Rhombus is a NASA Research Park partner.

We are looking for people who are driven by a sense of purpose. We expect you to be a systems-level thinker and a real doer. You will excel at Rhombus if you are hungry to make a difference and are intellectually bold. And we hope that you smile when you hear our clients say, “If we can dream it, Rhombus can do it.”

Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing AI solutions to complex National Security challenges.

The Facility Security Officer (FSO) manages, administers, and coordinates the DOD or other industrial security program and other company security activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures. The FSO will process and review personnel security clearances and maintain all security documentation, files, and clearance and suitability rosters in accordance with government requirements. The FSO will have an understanding and experience of the NISPOM and general security requirements for DOD and other Federal agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer personnel security clearance processes to include coordinating initial clearance submissions and periodic reinvestigations of staff, providing guidance and instruction to staff to ensure completion of security paperwork, collection of ink or electronic fingerprinting of initial clearance candidates, and providing follow-up clearance report status on processed clearances to managers for specific contracts/task orders.


• Maintain all security documentation and files in accordance with DSS requirements. Maintain FCL documentation and submission in accordance with DSS requirements.


• Manage the building out and accreditation of new internal/external SCIF spaces in compliance with required agency needs and security levels.  Create and maintain all necessary procedures to ensure compliance for SCIF. 


• Provide Federal Agency or component personnel suitability processing support and coordination.


• Provide and document new employee security briefings, exit interviews, and debriefing


• Investigate and report to company management security violations and incidents.


• Maintain classified holdings and prepare classified transmittals in accordance with NISPOM guidelines and requirements.


• Manage and refine annual refresher training to include preparing necessary documentation in support of the DSS audits.


• Provide security support to company management, Human Resources, Contracts, and Proposal teams.


• Advise personnel of their reporting requirements, both personal/administrative and compliance/incident-related reports.


• Interpret government policies for the development and implementation of security plans and procedures. Maintain a working relationship with DSS or other Federal Agencies and each contract’s security office for processing and maintaining employee clearances or suitability determinations.


• Develop and maintain effective “Document Inventory and Control Program” for management of classified systems, media and documents.


• Create and update security plans, procedures, and instructions.


• Participate in the development and execution of security education programs.


• Supervise daily security activities and enforce government and company security policies.


• Perform access control responsibilities including managing badges, access cards and visit requests, as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as AFSO or FSO.


• 7+ years of government contracting experience. BS/BA Degree required.


• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in security field. Facility Security Officer (FSO) Certification.


• Knowledge of the government security and information assurance processes.


• Experience with standup and managing certified Vault and SCIF facilities.


• Demonstrated ability to in-processing and maintain +300 new employees and Independent Contractors. Demonstrated ability to provide employees with personnel security guidance, consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines, to best assist them managing their clearances.


• Experience with protection requirements for handling and safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII).


• Experience with JPAS, NISS, and e-QIP.


• Communicate effectively with Corporate Executives to provide status updates, ensure compliance with NISPOM requirements and provides guidance on security related questions or concerns.


• Excellent oral and written communication Superior organizational skills.


• Proficient in MS Office


• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing (Preferred) Facilities or completion within twelve months from start date.


• Must be eligible for or have active DoD Top Security Clearance.

Benefits  

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents 


• 401k matching program 


• PTO and Holidays 


• Bonus and other incentive programs 

Location: Washington, DC- position will be a hybrid position of in-person and work from home (not a 100% remote opportunity) 

About Rhombus 

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a NASA Research Park startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley. We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner. 

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley. 

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.