Security Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency•Farmers Branch, TX

25d

About The Position

Serves as the Regional Mission Action Officer (RMAO), providing industrial security oversight and technical expertise across regional field offices. The role ensures compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and 32 CFR Part 117, evaluates foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) mitigation products and agreements, and manages incidents involving classified U.S., Foreign Government Information (FGI), and NATO materials. The position also directs regional quality assurance, tracks operational metrics, coordinates resources and assigned security programs, and serves as a liaison between regional field elements, headquarters, counterintelligence stakeholders, and cleared contractors. The position is full-time, with a flexible tour of duty and occasional overtime. Situational telework may be approved temporarily on a case-by-case basis. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the security clearance specified in the announcement, attain Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two years of entry on duty, and maintain certification under applicable program rules. The position also requires the legal and personal qualification to operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain the security clearance specified in the job announcement.
Must attain Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two years of entry on duty and maintain certification in accordance with program rules.
Must have the legal and personal qualification to operate a motor vehicle.
Must have directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the role.
Must have specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower GS/GG-12 grade, generally one year or more.
Specialized experience must include applying 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule) to conduct security reviews, manage foreign influence, and safeguard national security assets.
Must have experience investigating complex security incidents involving classified U.S., Foreign Government, or NATO materials and enforcing corrective sanitization protocols.
Must have experience conducting quality assurance reviews, analyzing regional operational metrics to identify compliance gaps, and collaborating with counterintelligence stakeholders to mitigate risks at cleared contractor facilities.
Must demonstrate teamwork, accountability, communications, problem-solving, and leadership competencies.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

Serve as Regional Mission Action Officer and provide industrial security oversight and technical expertise to regional field offices.
Ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program and 32 CFR Part 117.
Evaluate and modify complex FOCI products and MSU agreements.
Lead annual FOCI-related meetings and coordinate with Counterintelligence and Industrial Policy experts to safeguard critical technologies and foreign government assets.
Analyze and mitigate complex security incidents involving classified U.S., NATO, and Foreign Government Information materials.
Direct sanitization, containment, and protective countermeasures to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
Direct Quality Management Program initiatives and conduct regional trend analysis and product quality assessment reviews.
Identify operational gaps and provide targeted field-training solutions.
Coordinate regional resource allocation and day-to-day operations of assigned industrial security programs.
Monitor regional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives program requirements.
Serve as the primary operational liaison between regional field elements and headquarters.
Coordinate weekly reporting, represent the region in national working groups, and manage communications with cleared contractors.