Senior Industrial Security Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency • Andover, MA

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About The Position

DCSA's Industrial Security Component is seeking a Senior Industrial Security Specialist to handle complex Industrial Security Program (ISP) functions within the Field Office's Area of Responsibility and assist the Field Office Chief, as necessary, in managing, directing, and coordinating day-to-day operations. The role involves providing operational Industrial Security guidance to National Industrial Security Program (NISP) entities, conducting security reviews and investigations, assessing vulnerabilities, and working with stakeholders to resolve complex security issues.

The incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of entry on duty, followed by the Industrial Security Oversight Credential (ISOC) within 12 months of attaining SFPC. Incumbents who already hold SFPC must attain ISOC within 12 months of entry on duty. Certifications and credentials must be maintained in accordance with program rules.

This is a full-time, flexible-tour, exempt DCIPS position in the Excepted Service. Overtime may be occasional. Supervisors may approve situational telework on a temporary, case-by-case basis for limited situations. Permanent Change of Station is not authorized. The position is subject to initial and random drug testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to succeed in the position.
• Must have specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower GG/GS-12 grade; generally, this is one year or more of such experience.
• Specialized experience must include overseeing operational Industrial Security guidance to NISP/Defense Industrial entities; conducting periodic security reviews and security oversight; conducting and overseeing security violation investigations; collaborating with stakeholders to reduce risk and support strategic initiatives; and mediating conflicts involving security requirements or guidance.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must attain SFPC within 24 months of entry on duty and ISOC within 12 months of attaining SFPC; if already holding SFPC, must attain ISOC within 12 months of entry on duty. Certifications and credentials must be maintained in accordance with program rules.
• Must pass an initial drug screening; random testing may follow.
• Must meet the Selective Service registration requirement if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Must demonstrate competencies in oral communication, interpersonal skills, self-management, vulnerability assessment and management, and problem solving.
• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, report, and communicate security program vulnerabilities and mitigation actions to internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver oral presentations, clearly communicating technical ideas and concepts to stakeholders.
• Conduct recurring security reviews of difficult and challenging contractor facilities.
• Independently conduct, record, and oversee complex security violation investigations and related activity at contractor facilities, including loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information or material.
• Conduct on-site Facility Clearance (FCL) eligibility surveys for new requests, evaluating operational and physical vulnerabilities related to threats to U.S. or foreign classified information as part of the DCSA FCL risk analysis process.
• Use adaptive interpersonal approaches to gain stakeholder cooperation and commitment to resolve complex security issues.
• Serve as lead advisor, mentor and train junior Industrial Security Specialists, and conduct quality assurance activities.
• Oversee operational Industrial Security guidance to entities within the National Industrial Security Program and Defense Industrial base.
• Conduct periodic security reviews and other oversight actions to ensure contractor compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and security agreements.
• Ensure security violation investigations reach appropriate conclusions, identify culpable individuals and root causes, and establish corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reduce risk to programs and technologies and support strategic initiatives.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts involving security requirements or guidance among internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Field Office Chief in managing, directing, and coordinating day-to-day operations as necessary.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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