Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Manager

ITA International

About The Position

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. ITA is seeking a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Manager to join the team supporting the Department of State in Rosslyn, VA. Please note this opportunity is contingent upon successful contract award, expected Spring 2026. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is responsible for the protection of U.S. personnel, official facilities, and residences in domestic and overseas locations. This team specifically supports the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures branch, responsible for electronic security, anti-eavesdropping, and protecting diplomatic facilities and personnel from technical threats globally, ensuring secure communications and facilities for U.S. diplomacy. The TSCM Manager manages a team of technicians conducting technical surveillance and countermeasures inspections to ensure clandestine devices have not been introduced into secure areas of Department of State domestic facilities. Receives requests and assigns tasks to ensure timely completion of inspections, oversees and tracks progress, and manages reporting. Acts as the TSCM subject matter expert for domestic facilities, providing advice and assistance on physical security, technical counter-surveillance, and risk management. Recommends and evaluates new detection equipment to enhance inspection processes and coordinates findings with Department of State and intelligence TSCM communities. Carries out security-related matters in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive 702 and other Department of State policies. Maintains knowledge of national security policies, Department of State physical, technical, and construction security standards, and ODNI procedures for conducting TSCM inspections. The TSCM Manager is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support inspection, reporting, and inventory requirements.

Requirements

Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance and approved for SCI access upon employment.
Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
Certified by the Interagency Training Center to conduct TSCM inspections.
Minimum of ten to fifteen years of experience in technical surveillance and countermeasures inspections, with at least five years as supervisor or team lead.
Understanding and experience with information security practices required to establish and maintain system integrity for safeguarding classified information in a secure environment.
Experience in counterintelligence, operational security, physical security, technical security, and electronics systems installation.
Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with individuals at all organizational and management levels within and outside of the Department.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop;kneel; talk or hear.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manages a team of technicians conducting technical surveillance and countermeasures inspections
Receives requests and assigns tasks to ensure timely completion of inspections, oversees and tracks progress, and manages reporting
Acts as the TSCM subject matter expert for domestic facilities, providing advice and assistance on physical security, technical counter-surveillance, and risk management
Recommends and evaluates new detection equipment to enhance inspection processes and coordinates findings with Department of State and intelligence TSCM communities
Carries out security-related matters in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive 702 and other Department of State policies
Maintains knowledge of national security policies, Department of State physical, technical, and construction security standards, and ODNI procedures for conducting TSCM inspections
Responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support inspection, reporting, and inventory requirements
Oversees and directs a team responsible for TSCM operations
Trains and mentors team members
Manages team operations, assignments, and schedules
Acts as Project Manager responsible for supervision and management of day-to-day operations of the Operations Section
Supervises and directs a team of contractors responsible for completing logistic and inventory duties for a department-wide TSCM inventory
Oversees control and accountability for all Operations Section TSCM equipment
Ensures OPSEC is observed in relationship to TSCM inspections
Conducts training on techniques used for searching the electromagnetic spectrum, telephony, and manual physical searches
Coordinates and interfaces with Branch management, Contracting Officer’s Representative, and security personnel to meet program milestones
Manages travel budgets, monthly reports, and personnel tracking
Conducts technical surveillance and countermeasures inspections as team leader or member to ensure facilities are free from hostile technical penetration and clandestine devices and systems
Ensures adequate countermeasures are established for protecting classified information and national security activities
Determines scope of each TSCM inspection; plans and implements TSCM logistical operations for equipment for each inspection; identifies and recommends resolution to security issues pertaining to technical security standards; drafts reports detailing TSCM activities
Establishes, maintains liaison, and coordinates with Department of State TSCM components (e.g., DS/ST/CMP and DS/ST/STO) and interested foreign affairs and intelligence agencies 20 (e.g., CIA, NSA, DIA, FBI) to identify policies, equipment, techniques, and methodology for conducting TSCM inspections
Makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness of TSCM inspections
Conducts in-depth security analysis and formulates and recommends technical solutions based on analysis
Prepares written reports detailing findings and recommendations from TSCM inspections
Remains proficient in all areas of TSCM inspection and assists with technical, physical, construction, and transit security issues as required
Contributes to the development of input for quarterly metrics