Industrial Security Specialist

Nakupuna Companies•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to support the administration and execution of its Industrial Security Program under the direction of the Director of Industrial Security and Insider Threat Programs. This is a pipeline position intended to support current and anticipated company growth and may be filled as business and contract requirements evolve. The role provides industrial security and contract security support to assigned Lines of Business, contracts, employees, consultants, subcontractors, and program leadership, helping ensure compliance with NISPOM, contractual requirements, company policies, and customer security requirements. The specialist serves as the primary security point of contact for assigned programs and manages contract-specific security requirements across the contract lifecycle. The position coordinates closely with the FSO, AFSO, Personnel Security team, Program Managers, Contracts, Recruiting, Human Capital, Information Technology, government customers, and other stakeholders. It is focused on industrial security program administration and contract security support; it does not perform Information Security, cybersecurity, ISSM, ISSO, or classified information system administration functions. The role includes industrial security program administration, contract security support, DD Form 254 administration, access and credential coordination, consultant and subcontractor security administration, onboarding support, security records and workflow management, security education, proposal support, and program readiness and continuous improvement. The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office, and requires the employee to be in the DC Metro area. An active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The projected annual compensation range is $75,000 to $95,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five years of experience required.
Professional experience supporting industrial security, contract security, personnel security, government contracting, or a related security discipline within the National Industrial Security Program.
Successful completion of the DCSA/CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (IS030.CU).
Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program and applicable NISP requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply security requirements in DD Forms 254, contracts, policies, procedures, and government guidance.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple contracts, employees, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain security requirements to employees, managers, customers, and stakeholders.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, auditable industrial security records.
Sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential, or security-related matters.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a distributed Security Team.
Ability to obtain and maintain required access to government industrial and personnel security management platforms.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance commensurate with assigned responsibilities; an active Top Secret clearance is required for this position.
U.S. citizenship.
Hybrid work arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the office; must be in the DC Metro area.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers; engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies; and sit for prolonged periods at a desk working on a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a cleared defense contractor or multiple cleared facilities.
Experience administering and reviewing DD Forms 254.
Experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS/NCAISS, Sign In Compliance, or similar industrial and personnel security management platforms.
Experience processing visit authorization requests, government credentials, CACs, consultants, subcontractors, or classified contract onboarding.
Experience as an Assistant Facility Security Officer, Industrial Security Specialist, Security Lead, or in a comparable NISP role.
Experience interacting with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives, government security representatives, contracting personnel, and Program Managers.
Familiarity with SEAD 3 reporting requirements, personnel security requirements, insider threat awareness, safeguarding requirements, and industrial security self-inspections.
Additional CDSE, SPēD, NCMS, or other recognized industrial security training or credentials.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and administration of the National Industrial Security Program across assigned companies, contracts, and Lines of Business.
Apply requirements in 32 CFR Part 117, company Security Standard Practices and Procedures, DD Forms 254, contracts, and applicable government security guidance.
Assist the FSO and AFSO with compliant operations and preparation for DCSA reviews, self-inspections, and compliance assessments.
Identify security risks, process gaps, and potential compliance concerns; elevate issues to the FSO or Security Team leadership.
Support processing of security incidents, suspicious contacts, adverse information, and other reportable matters as directed by the FSO.
Support corrective actions and process improvements resulting from reviews, incidents, audits, self-inspections, or DCSA assessments.
Serve as the Security Team lead or primary point of contact for assigned Lines of Business and contracts, providing security guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Participate in contract kickoff meetings and identify security requirements, deliverables, access requirements, points of contact, and implementation risks.
Maintain contract security records and develop or update contract-specific process guides and reference materials.
Conduct recurring touchpoints with Program Managers and monitor contract requirements, renewals, expirations, changes, and outstanding security actions.
Coordinate security actions with the FSO, Personnel Security, Contracts, Recruiting, Human Capital, Information Technology, and other departments.
Review prime DD Forms 254 and associated documentation, identify applicable security requirements, maintain records, and coordinate questions or discrepancies.
Prepare and process subcontractor DD Forms 254 under the FSO’s direction and monitor revisions or contract changes for security impacts.
Coordinate employee and consultant access requirements, visit authorization requests, renewals, CAC and government badge requirements, and related access documentation.
Resolve access issues with Program Managers, employees, and government security representatives and maintain access-action records.
Coordinate consultant onboarding, verify required agreements and security documentation, maintain consultant records, and support subcontractor security administration.
Coordinate with Personnel Security to align cleared employees with the appropriate company, contract, clearance level, and access requirements; complete contract-specific onboarding actions.
Communicate contract and customer security requirements to new employees and consultants, monitor onboarding, and coordinate transfers, contract changes, and separations.
Maintain accurate records in approved security tools, including Sign In Compliance, Freshservice, DISS, SharePoint, and other required platforms.
Monitor workflows, tickets, reports, and tracking mechanisms; document, prioritize, update, and close requests within established SLA expectations.
Protect PII, CUI, and other sensitive information; support data quality reviews and maintain organized, auditable security records.
Provide practical security guidance and assist with briefings, awareness, training, and employee communications regarding safeguarding, travel, contacts, incidents, visits, and reporting obligations.
Review RFPs, RFIs, statements of work, performance work statements, DD Forms 254, and other solicitation materials for security requirements when requested; provide security input to proposal teams and leadership.
Participate in self-inspections, compliance reviews, audits, and DCSA assessment preparation; review contract records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Recommend improvements to security processes, workflows, documentation, automation, reporting, and customer support; assist in updating procedures, templates, guides, and training materials.
Participate in cross-training, provide program metrics when requested, monitor assigned communications and workflows, attend required meetings, and communicate priorities, risks, deadlines, or resource constraints to Security Team leadership.
Support other Industrial Security Program activities and perform other duties consistent with the position and program needs.