INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) seeks an entry-level Industrial Security Specialist. The role focuses on applying basic analysis methods, critical thinking, and documenting security program vulnerabilities under direct supervision.

Candidates must show qualifying experience in any sector, demonstrating competencies in accountability, communications, problem solving, and teamwork, with progression through federal qualification standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GG-7 level or equivalent under federal standards.
• One year or more of specialized experience is typically required.
• Experience includes assisting in managing day-to-day operations and delivering reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level personnel in managing day-to-day operations.
• Prepare detailed reports and convey results to stakeholders.
• Deliver oral presentations and contribute to team projects.
• Monitor and coordinate security program activities and processes.

Skills

Accountability

Communications

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Reading Comprehension

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Reasoning

Flexibility

Public Speaking

Job description

DCSA's Industrial Security Office is looking for recent college graduates, industry and government employees, transitioning military personnel and military spouses to fill an Industrial Security Specialist position at the entry-level. 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/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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 10/19/2026

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.

For the GG-7:

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 (GG-05) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

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

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• 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.

For the GG-9:

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 (GG-07) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

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

Specialized for this position includes:

• 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.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• 1. Accountability
• 2. Communications
• 3. Problem Solving
• 4. Teamwork
• 5. Reading Comprehension
• 6. Decision Making
• 7. Attention to Detail
• 8. Customer Service
• 9. Flexibility
• 10. Integrity/Honesty
• 11. Interpersonal Skills
• 12. Learning
• 13. Self-Management
• 14. Stress Tolerance
• 15. Teamwork
• 16. Reasoning