Industrial Security Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

The Industrial Security Specialist handles Industrial Security Program (ISP) functions within the Field Office’s Area of Responsibility and assists the Field Office Chief with day-to-day operations as needed. The position may be filled at the GG-11 or GG-12 grade level. Incumbents may advance non-competitively to the established target grade after meeting applicable developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements. The specialist identifies, documents, and reports security program vulnerabilities and mitigation actions to internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives. The role requires advanced analysis, professional report writing, and oral presentation skills. It also conducts recurring security reviews of cleared facilities with varying levels of National Industrial Security Program (NISP) complexity. The position is full-time, with a flexible tour of duty and occasional overtime. Situational telework may be approved by supervisors on a temporary, case-by-case basis. A valid driver’s license and an appropriate security clearance are required. The incumbent must attain and maintain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within the specified program requirements and may be subject to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must attain Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of entry on duty and maintain certification according to program rules.
May be required to undergo a Counterintelligence-Scope Polygraph examination upon request by competent authority.
Must pass initial drug screening; random drug testing may occur thereafter.
GG-11: Specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower federal grade (GS/GG-09), demonstrating the competencies needed for the position. Qualifying experience includes conducting periodic security reviews and oversight actions; conducting, recording, or overseeing contractor-facility security violation investigations; and developing and presenting oral briefings to large groups and stakeholders.
GG-11 education substitution: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. may substitute for experience. A qualifying combination of education and experience may also be used; transcripts must be provided when education is substituted or combined.
GG-12: Specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower federal grade (GS/GG-11), including independently conducting complex security reviews and investigations, collaborating with stakeholders to reduce risk and support strategic initiatives, and mediating conflicts involving security requirements or guidance. Education may not substitute for GG-12 specialized experience.
Competencies include classification management, information security, writing, decision making, and risk management.
Applicants must provide directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the role.
Applicants may indicate whether they wish to be considered at the GG-11 or GG-12 grade level.

Responsibilities

Handle Industrial Security Program functions within the Field Office’s Area of Responsibility.
Assist the Field Office Chief with day-to-day operations as necessary.
Identify and document security program vulnerabilities and communicate them and associated mitigation actions to internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives.
Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver oral presentations that clearly and succinctly communicate ideas and concepts.
Conduct recurring security reviews of cleared facilities with varying degrees of NISP complexity.
At the GG-11 level, conduct periodic security reviews and security oversight actions to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and security agreements.
At the GG-11 level, conduct, record, and oversee security violation investigations or related activity at contractor facilities, including incidents involving loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information or material; identify conclusions, culpable individuals, root causes, and corrective actions.
At the GG-11 level, develop and present oral briefings to large groups and stakeholders.
At the GG-12 level, independently conduct complex security reviews and oversight actions to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and security agreements.
At the GG-12 level, independently conduct, record, and oversee complex security violation investigations or related activity at contractor facilities involving loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information or material.
At the GG-12 level, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reduce risk to programs and technologies and support strategic initiatives.
At the GG-12 level, mediate and resolve conflicts involving security requirements or guidance among internal or external stakeholders.