Scaleai

Industrial Security Specialist

St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC Full Time

Scale is at the forefront of powering artificial intelligence. We believe that trust in AI is earned with high-quality data for training, fine-tuning, and evaluating AI systems. Our products are transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our customers are the world’s most innovative model developers and enterprise and public sector entities looking to apply AI in their organizations and institutions.

We're looking for an Industrial Security Specialist who will play a vital role in supporting personnel security, physical security and program support. The ideal candidate brings strategic and operational experience, a security-first mindset, and a willingness to engage directly with customers, employees and stakeholders. If you're excited by ensuring the integrity and protection of national security, we invite you to apply.

This Industrial Security Specialist will report to the Industrial Security team with close collaboration with GRC, Workplace, and cross-functional teams to support the Public Sector security strategy for Scale. 

 

You will:

  • Balance the timelines and requirements of US Government contracts while supporting Scale AI Public Sector efforts, accredited facilities, and sensitive R&D initiatives
  • Assist in the development and execution of security education and awareness programs
  • Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with DoD and company policies
  • Support all aspects of personnel security management in working directly with government partners to ensure compliance
  • Initiate, review, and submit electronic background investigations to DCSA
  • Responsible for mandatory USG reporting as it relates to our personnel, facility, and insider threat programs
  • Assists in the protection of government, intellectual, third party and company information from unauthorized disclosures
  • Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and annual refresher training for cleared employees
  • Ensure frameworks are met for NISPOM, ICDs, SAPs, OPSEC, Insider Threat and continuous evaluation programs.
  • Prepare, send, and receive visitor certifications
  • Review performance work statements (PWS) or Statements of Work (SOW) for contracts and ensure properly executed DD Form 254s. 
  • Coordinate incident response and reporting for security violations or concerns.

 

Ideally you'd have:

  • Active U.S. DoD Top Secret, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI
  • Familiarity with USG information systems, such as DISS, NBIS, NISS, SWFT, e-App
  • Experience assisting with the implementation and maintenance of a relevant industrial security program
  • Must be able to support work 2-3 days a week from the office
  • Knowledge of industrial security procedures (NISPOM, ICDs, other DoD/IC regulations and procedures)

 

Nice to haves:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication- able to align with security strategy, IT and executive teams
  • Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in industrial security
  • Willingness to work in a dynamic, high-growth company where speed, adaptability, and judgment are essential
  • FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification

 

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC/Hawaii is:
$108,000$135,000 USD
The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of St. Louis/Suffolk is:
$89,600$112,000 USD

PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Cisco, DLA Piper, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status. 

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