Industrial Security Specialist (ISOS)

TPG•Hanover, MD

About The Position

The Prospective Group (TPG) is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This Specialist position supports DCSA’s risk-based industrial security oversight mission by providing impactful pre-Security Review research and analysis relevant to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Research sources vary, but are primarily limited to commercial and government databases, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and publicly available information (PAI). Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP. Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility. Identify and conduct administrative inquiries of serious security violations. The ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Facilitate integration of the counterintelligence (CI) methodology into administration of the NISP and provides CI information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders. The Prospective Group (TPG) is an IT management consulting company providing services internationally to government and commercial entities. Being Prospective - leaning forward with action - defines the TPG culture. Our focus areas include but are not limited to program/project management, cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, data science/analytics, and diplomatic business support. TPG is a women-owned small business (WOSB), appraised at CMMI Level 3 with excellent performance credentials. The Prospective Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Requires a security clearance.
Bachelor's degree.
At least three (3) years' experience with security-related data systems such as the National Industrial Security System (NISS), and the Defense Information System for Security - Joint Verification System (DISS-JVS), OR three (3) years' experience in intelligence or counterintelligence.
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) experience
Industrial Security Experience
At least three (3) years' experience in program management support.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Knowledge of the principles of OPSEC and OSINT.
Familiarity with new CUI guidance and directives.
Ability to understand and apply the principles of research to analyze, evaluate, and interpret raw data collected from multiple sources.

Nice To Haves

At least five (5) years' relevant experience in business analysis, intelligence, counterintelligence, or industrial security.
Familiarity with the NISP and 32 CFR NISPOM 117 requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
Specialize experience for this position includes conducting inspections, surveys and investigations of government and non-governmental facilities and personnel in order to determine protection of sensitive materials and information and compliance with laws and regulations.
Conflict Management: anticipates and takes steps to prevent counterproductive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Responsibilities

Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors (CDC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC.
Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC.
Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Part 117 requirements.
Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines.
Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer approved telework.
Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP.
Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility.
Identify and conduct administrative inquiries of serious security violations.
The ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Facilitate integration of the counterintelligence (CI) methodology into administration of the NISP and provides CI information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.