Industrial Security (INDOSEC) Analyst

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

401k plan

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC seeks an Industrial Security Analyst to support U.S. Coast Guard security programs and national mission resilience.

You will advise on industrial security policy, review guidance, and coordinate clearances, DD Forms 254, and training materials as the primary NISP expert. The role offers high visibility with cross-team collaboration, strict regulatory compliance, and opportunities to influence security program development across USCG operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of direct experience in industrial security policy, planning, assessment, and administration.
• Experience with EO 12829, FOCI, DD Form 254, and related processes.
• Strong customer service, technical writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industrial security policy and guidance in EO, DHS directives, and DoD mandates to advise on improvements.
• Review and maintain industrial security policy documents and program guidance per NISPOM.
• Conduct or support Staff Assistance Visits to evaluate contractor compliance with security requirements.
• Determine facility and personnel clearance requirements for contracts, incl. FOCI and NID.
• Develop, track, and maintain DD Form 254s.
• Assist in developing security training and awareness products for USCG personnel.
• Prepare correspondence and regulatory documents to support strategic security program goals.
• Travel: Less than 10%.

Skills

Industrial security policy

Staff officer functions

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in security-related discipline

5 years direct relevant experience

10 years directly relevant experience substitute for degree

Tools

NCAISS

NISS

JPAS (DISS)

CVS

ISMS

Job description

Come make your mark with Watermark!

FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS

in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

specializing in security and risk management. We’re intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.

OUR CORE VALUES

drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

to address our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• ample paid leave
• a free employee assistance program
• competitive 401k savings plan

Industrial Security Analyst

In this role you will be a part of the U.S. Coast Guard headquarters team that provides policy and security program support for the security and resilience of critical USCG missions, infrastructures, and assets.

In this high visibility, demanding role you’ll have the opportunity to provide advisory, analytical, and physical security support for the USCG’s worldwide operations and key national security missions. You’ll work across teams and integrate with other disciplines and teams for mission protection and success and serve as the primary subject matter expert for the National Industrial Security Program and all related industrial security functions – supporting USCG security program development, contractor oversight, facility clearance administration, and compliance with governing Executive Orders and federal regulations.

In this role you will…

• Analyze industrial security policy and guidance in Executive Orders, DHS directives, and DoD mandates to advise on recommendations to improve USCG industrial security policy
• Review, develop, and maintain industrial security policy documents, USCG Instructions, and programmatic guidance in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
• Conduct or support Staff Assistance Visits to assess contractor compliance with mandated industrial security program requirements
• Determine facility clearance and personnel clearance requirements for contractor performance contracts, including analysis of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence and its impact on National Interest Determinations
• Develop, track, and maintain DD Form 254s
• Assist in developing industrial security training and awareness products for USCG personnel
• Prepare correspondence, Coast Guard Instructions, memoranda, and regulatory documents in support of strategic industrial security program goals

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of direct experience in industrial security policy, planning, assessment, and administration is required. Experience must reflect knowledge and proficiency in staff and action officer functions at a military service headquarters level including experience from the following:
  • EO 12829 Implementation
  • NISP Administration
  • Industrial Security Policy Review & Development
  • Facility & Personnel Clearance Determination
  • FOCI Analysis & NID Determination
  • DD Form 254 Management
• Demonstrated customer service, technical writing and editing, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with the following systems is highly desirable: NCAISS, NISS , JPAS (DISS), CVS, and ISMS

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in security-related discipline and five years direct relevant experience; or
• 10 years of directly relevant experience (may substitute for degree)

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Secret Clearance
• Ability to pass DHS security requirements to obtain an ID card and for handling Controlled Unclassified Information

Desirable/Other Qualifications:

• Prior USCG or DHS security program experience
• Knowledge of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency inspection processes and procedures
• Homeland defense, homeland security, Defense Support for Civil Authorities, antiterrorism/force protection, or law enforcement background

Travel Requirement:

• Less than 10%

*This position is contingent on contract award.

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $60,000-130,000. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.)

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.