INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's Industrial Security Office is seeking an entry-level Industrial Security Specialist. The role focuses on applying basic analysis, critical thinking, and reporting to document security program vulnerabilities under direct supervision.

Qualified applicants should show potential through coursework or experience in security administration concepts and be prepared to meet OPM qualification standards described in the job announcement by 11/15/2026.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required to perform duties at GS/GG-05 or GS/GG-07.
• One year or more of specialized experience.
• Direct experience in reporting and communications of security program vulnerabilities.

Skills

Accountability

Communications

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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: for positions without a basic education requirement 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 11/15/2026.

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.

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 or GS/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 experience for this position includes:

GG-07 - 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 I have a Conferred Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).. (Experience at GS/GG-05 level must be reflected in resume).

Specialized experience for this position includes:

GG-09 - 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 as degree or LL.B. or J.D. (Experience at the GS/GG-07 level must be reflected in resume).

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.