GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (INDUSTRIAL SECURITY)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency seeks a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (INDUSTRIAL SECURITY) to support NISP activities, evaluating contractor security programs and reporting findings. The role emphasizes collaboration with security professionals to protect U.S.

and foreign classified information. Eligible undergraduate and graduate students must maintain full-time student status through Oct 2028, provide transcripts, and participate in a summer cohort and a short-term assignment ending

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Must remain full-time students through October 2028.
• Official transcripts and supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assists in implementing the NISP and provides support to contractor facilities and GCAs.
• Conducts basic evaluation of business structures, control, reporting requirements, and security program implementation.
• Identifies vulnerabilities or noncompliance to determine risk levels within security programs.
• Prepares detailed investigative reports and notifies stakeholders of compromises or loss of classified information.
• Coordinates actions to ensure appropriate clearance or exclusion from access to classified information.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in accredited program

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Hiring Path: Student
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '27 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, who will remain full-time students through October 2028. Summer Cohort Start Date: 31 May 2027 (alternate: 14 June 2027); End Date: 20 August 2027. Students must attend for a minimum of 10 weeks (400 hours). Selection Office(s): Industrial Security - Entity Vetting

Key Responsibilities

This is a temporary position NTE 04 September 2027. As a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (INDUSTRIAL SECURITY) you will be responsible for the following duties: Under direct supervision, manages implementation of the NISP provides and facilitates multiple discipline support to assigned contractor facilities and GCAs.

Conducts basic-level evaluation of business structures, operational control, reporting requirements, and security program implementation throughout the life cycle of the contractor's FCL. Determines required resources and the length, breadth and scope, and assigns actions to ensure work is efficiently accomplished. Participates in integrated teams of security and counterintelligence professionals for SRs.

Responsible for identifying and recording vulnerabilities or instances of noncompliance to determine the level of risk within a contractor's security program. Recommends and coordinates the appropriate rating for communication to internal/external stakeholders. Monitors noncompliant programs and conducts compliance reviews and associated activities to confirm corrective actions.

Prepares detailed investigative reports and notifies external stakeholders of compromise or loss of U.S. or foreign government classified information so that the stakeholder may conduct a damage assessment. Under direct supervision, conducts onsite FCL eligibility surveys based on new requests to evaluate operational and/or physical vulnerabilities associated with threat to U.S. or foreign classified information at the contractor facilities.

Coordinates appropriate actions to ensure the entity and/or personnel are properly cleared or excluded from access to classified information. Verifies the executed Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests (SF 328, FOCI) accurately represents the contractors' business operations, advising contractor officials when necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

All applicants must submit college or university unofficial transcripts as proof of enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, current enrollment in a full-time course load, and to confirm GPA requirement. Official Transcripts and other required Official supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students prior to their start date. College Freshmen must also submit their high school transcript to show they meet the GPA requirement.

1st year Graduate Students must submit their transcript from their previous undergraduate program to show they meet the GPA requirement. Transfer Students must submit their transcript from their previous institution if their GPA is not included on the unofficial transcript from their current institution. Dual Enrollment High School Students are not eligible, as students are required to have completed High School or GED prior to application.

Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. Failure to provide transcripts and additional documentation to support your eligibility will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $46610 – $75059/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.