Industrial Security Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency seeks an entry-level Industrial Security Specialist to support the National Access-Elsewhere Security Oversight Center under close supervision. Candidates bring basic analysis and critical thinking to identify security vulnerabilities and compose reports.

The role may require qualification in line with OPM standards, with pathways for GG-07 or GG-09 levels depending on education and experience. One year of relevant experience is typical.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience demonstrating competencies and knowledge for the role.
• One year or more of such specialized experience is typical.
• For GG-07, competencies at the level of next lower grade are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level personnel in managing, directing, and coordinating day-to-day operations.
• Prepares detailed reports, conveying results to internal/external stakeholders.
• Managing projects and serving as part of team projects.
• Delivery of oral presentations.

Skills

Accountability

Communications

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or higher (GG-09)

Job description

DCSA's Industrial Security is looking for recent college graduates, industry and government employees, transitioning military personnel and military spouses to fill an entry-level Industrial Security Specialist position within National Access-Elsewhere Security Oversight Center. This job requires individuals with the ability to use basic-level analysis methods and critical thinking to identify, document, compose reports and communicate security program vulnerabilities under direct supervision.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/26/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

For the GG-07:

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-05) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

• Assist higher level personnel in managing, directing, and coordinating day-to-day operations.
• Prepares detailed reports, conveying results to internal/external stakeholders.
• Managing projects and serving as part of team projects.
• Delivery of oral presentations.
• OR a Conferred Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

For the GG-09:

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-07 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

• Monitors programs to determine compliance.
• Develops and/or delivers content for conferences, seminars, and meetings encouraging information sharing across the security community.
• Reviews security processes and performs other security oversight activities.
• OR I have a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree or LL.B. or J.D.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Accountability- Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
2. Communications- Communicate (i.e., written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and/or other pertinent individuals.
3. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
4. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.