Facility Security Officer

About Overland AI:  

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver autonomous vehicles to the service branches and military commanders in the field. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control.  

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors, including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

Role Summary: 

We are looking for an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead our new cleared security program at our facility in the South Seattle area. 

This position will report to a senior leader within the organization. Under limited supervision, the FSO is responsible for administering the U.S. Government National Industrial Security Program (NISP), overseeing all procedures for classified and/or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. The FSO will initiate and plan projects, developing schedules to meet project goals.  

The FSO will exercise judgment within generally defined precedents and policies to analyze issues, develop solutions, and provide leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions to ensure compliance with the classified security program.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Administer and coordinate all aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information.
• Establish and manage liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers. Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations.
• Plan, develop, and manage specialized security programs and procedures for both classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents and equipment.
• Develop, review, and implement DOD classified procedures.
• Serve as the focal point for receiving, processing, distributing, and controlling all classified documentation (hard copy and electronic media) and hardware entering or leaving the facility, including electronic data transfers.
• Develop, implement, and manage Standard Practices and Procedures (SPP) security plans.
• Track, generate, and flow down all prime and subcontract Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254) documents for prime and subcontracts.
• Investigate and review all security violations, preparing reports and recommending specific preventive and corrective actions.
• Implement visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with DOD regulations and directives.
• Maintain controlled area access, alarm, and combination records, as well as security container access and combination records. Respond to alarms as necessary. Serve as the company's Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO), responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Insider Threat Program. This includes conducting annual training, managing reporting, and leading the insider threat working group.
• Collaborate with external customers, accrediting officials, facilities management, and corporate stakeholders through the Vault Type Area accreditation process for new facility construction.
• Act as security spokesperson to brief/debrief personnel.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.   

Minimum Qualifications:  

• BA/BS degree and six (6) or more years of professional classified security experience in a corporate or government environment. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. 
• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance 
• Must have extensive experience with Department of Defense (DOD) security processes and procedures. 

Desired Experience

• FSO experience in a corporate or government environment is preferred. 
• Experience working with TEMPEST Compliance and ICD 705
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117) and thorough knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding National Security Information.
• Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to complex problems of diverse scope. Strong communication, analytical, computer, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and on a team and represent the company as the prime contact on external projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external record management systems (e.g., DISS/NBIS, NCCS, NISS, ACCS, SIMS).
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities training through the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) is required.
• Access control database experience preferred. 

Benefits: 

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. 

• The salary range for this position is $160K to $180K annually
• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave