Security Specialist II, Government Security

Job overview

Security Specialist II, Government Security is an onsite role in Columbus, OH, with a salary range of $66,500–$94,800 per year. The position supports Battelle’s corporate Government Security Office and classified program operations. The role safeguards classified programs and materials while coordinating clearance administration, secure spaces, records, and security requirements. It helps ensure day-to-day security operations comply with government regulations and client requirements, while providing administrative coordination and support to program staff and security personnel.

What you'll do

• Manage security aspects of assigned classified programs
• establish access requirements and maintain access rosters
• develop program-space procedures and conduct briefings
• account for classified materials and control their movement
• interpret safeguarding and handling requirements
• support inspections and self-inspections
• maintain security records
• review classified contract documents
• coordinate material disposition
• manage clearance processes, foreign travel tracking, classified meetings, and security help-desk requests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security specialist ii

government security

classified programs

security clearance administration

classified material control

secure spaces

columbus oh

battelle

$66,500–$94,800/year

current dod secret clearance required

u.s. citizenship required

less than 5% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Compressed work schedule for most teams
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness and supplemental benefits
• partner and family formation support
• 401(k) with employer contribution and matching
• tuition assistance.

Why this role

Current DoD Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI eligibility is preferred. The posting states travel for meetings and training is generally less than five percent.

About the employer

Battelle Memorial Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.