Battelle Memorial Institute Jobs

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Battelle Chantilly, VA CPSO supervises the functioning of a classified facility, ensuring that security measures are effectively implemented to safeguard both unclassified and classified national security information managed by Battelle under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). This role involves deploying resources to reduce risks across various client groups, applying operational standards in security administration consistently, and providing oversight in line with corporate requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Interprets government security regulations and applies them as necessary to the security program through the establishment of procedures and interaction with staff to ensure awareness and compliance.

• Routinely meets with facility and program managers to discuss various client contractual needs.

• Knowledge of ICD-705 SCIF construction and maintenance requirements.

• Liaisons with Defense Security and Counterintelligence Agency (DSCA) and other US Govt. agencies including the IC and DARPA for security compliance matters at off-site locations.

• Responsible for security program self-inspections and preparations related to the annual DSCA and other Govt. agency’s inspections.

• Completes investigations into security incidents and filing the required reports to government agencies.

• Develops and presents security briefings that include new staff security orientation, initial security clearance, refresher security clearance, and contract/topic specific briefings as needed.

• Oversees classified document control functions. Conducts inventories as needed and educates staff on the proper marking and handling procedures.

• Maintain proficiency in all security applications such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Security Information Management System (SIMS), Electronic questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP), or similar government systems; client specific databases, Lenel, ADT, and Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment.

• Manage the security aspects of contracts and subcontracts for classified programs.

• Review contractual documents such as statement of work, DD 254, and classification guides and other related contract parts to ensure consistent application of security requirements. Issue subcontract DD254s to flow down the security requirements to a subcontractor.

• Liaison with client and subcontractor security staff to resolve contracting and subcontracting security issues.

• Advise Program staff and managers on contractual security requirements.

• Maintains required records per government regulations.

Key Qualifications

The following requirements MUST be met to be considered for this role:

• A bachelor’s degree

• Requires 8 years of relevant and successful CSSO, CPSO or FSO experience

• Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance eligibility

• Functional knowledge of governing regulations; NISPOM (32 CFR, Part 117), ISLs, and ICDs

Preferred Qualifications

The following requirements are preferred for this role:

• IC and SAP security experience

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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