SECURITY SPECIALIST (Regional Mission Action Officer)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Serves as the Regional Mission Action Officer (RMAO), providing industrial security oversight and technical expertise across regional field offices. The role directs National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance, evaluates complex Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation products, and manages security incident investigations involving classified U.S., Foreign Government Information (FGI), and NATO materials. It also oversees regional quality assurance, tracks operational metrics, and collaborates with counterintelligence and headquarters elements to protect defense assets.

The position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Excepted Service. It is full-time, exempt, and has a flexible tour of duty. Overtime may occasionally be required. Situational telework may be approved temporarily on a case-by-case basis. The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability and qualification to operate a motor vehicle, an appropriate security clearance, and attainment and maintenance of Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two years of entry on duty. It is a drug-testing-designated position, including initial and random testing.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade, GG-12; generally, at least one year of such experience.
• Experience reviewing, inspecting, evaluating, or assessing industrial security programs for compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, the NISPOM Rule, or a similar national security directive or policy.
• Experience researching or analyzing complex security problems or issues and recommending, advising, assisting, developing, or implementing solutions for security programs.
• Experience providing oral or written briefings or reports that clearly communicate concepts to different audiences.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance specified in the 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 qualifications to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must pass the required initial drug screening; random testing also applies.
• Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Competencies evaluated include flexibility, problem solving, partnering, attention to detail, and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and industrial security oversight across regional field offices to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program and 32 CFR Part 117.
• Evaluate and modify complex FOCI products and risk mitigation agreements, and evaluate FOCI programs in support of security reviews and other actions to safeguard critical technologies and foreign government assets.
• Analyze, support, and coordinate mitigation of complex security incidents and Inspector General referrals involving classified U.S., NATO, and Foreign Government Information at cleared contractor facilities.
• Direct Quality Management Program initiatives, monitor high-stakes requirements for resolution, perform trend analysis and quality assessment reviews, identify operational gaps, and deliver targeted field-training solutions.
• Evaluate Marginal and Unsatisfactory security ratings, FCL invalidations, and FCL revocations; review cases for quality and consistency with 32 CFR Part 117 policy and coordinate revisions as needed.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between regional field elements and headquarters; coordinate regular reporting, represent the region in national working groups, and communicate with cleared contractors as needed.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits and eligibility depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed