Facilities Specialist - AFSO (Industrial Security)

Location: Reston, VA; hybrid work schedule

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year

Company

hirify.global, also identified as Industrial Security Integrators, LLC, provides industrial security and NISP compliance support.

What you will do

• Manage Facility Clearance (FCL) lifecycle actions, sponsorship packages, change conditions, ownership records, corporate structures, and key management personnel updates.
• Maintain facility data, permissions, documentation, and audit-ready records in NISS and internal systems such as HaloPSA or HALO.
• Prepare, review, execute, and track DD Form 254s in coordination with clients and contracting activities.
• Advise clients on safeguarding, document control, access rosters, physical and administrative security controls, and NISP compliance.
• Investigate facility-level security vulnerabilities, conduct administrative inquiries, prepare reports, and support incident resolution.
• Coordinate with DCSA, prepare clients for security reviews and assessments, travel to client sites as needed, and support onboarding of new facilities.

Requirements

• US citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.
• At least two years of administrative, help desk, customer service, personnel security, industrial security, facility security, or related experience, including demonstrated knowledge of compliance requirements, security regulations, and program oversight.
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), including FCL requirements, FOCI mitigation, and review of corporate governance and ownership structures.
• Experience supporting FSOs, AFSOs, or industrial security programs.
• Familiarity with NISS, DISS, NBIS, eApp, and DCSA processes.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, client communication, and advisory skills; ability to manage multiple high-volume facility actions independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience using a ticketing or service management platform such as HaloPSA to manage requests, document activities, communicate with clients, and resolve issues accurately and promptly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams; ability to learn and apply government security regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Must complete designated CDSE/STEPP training, including FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities within six months of employment, Insider Threat Program training, Insider Threat Awareness, PII, Cyber Awareness, and CUI training.

Nice to have

• Current or previous eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field.
• Experience in analytics, business operations, compliance management, records management, or process improvement.
• Comfort using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for reporting, workflow design, SOP creation, onboarding, and operational efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with a casual, friendly, and relaxed work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth encouragement and support.
• Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action commitment.