INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's Industrial Security Component seeks an Industrial Security Specialist to perform ISP functions within the Field Office's AOR and to assist the Field Office Chief in day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates will have experience with security reviews, investigations of classified information, and presenting oral briefings to stakeholders, with familiarity of OPM standards for qualification and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience demonstrating competencies for federal level equivalent to GG-11/12.
• Experience conducting security reviews and overseeing investigations related to classified information.
• Ability to develop and present oral briefings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic security reviews and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee security violation investigations at contractor facilities and determine root causes.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to support program initiatives.

Skills

Classification Management

Information Security

Writing

Decision Making

Risk Management

Education

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of graduate education

Job description

DCSA's Industrial Security Component is seeking a Industrial Security Specialist. In this role you will be responsible for handling Industrial Security Program (ISP) functions within the Field Office's Area of Responsibility (AOR), and to assist the Field Office Chief as necessary in day-to-day operations. 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 10/01/2026.

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 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:

For the GG-11: Specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that I have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-09) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

• Conducting periodic security reviews and other security oversight actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and/or other security agreements;
• Conducting, recording and overseeing security violation investigations and/or associated activity occurring at contractor facilities to include the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information/material ensuring appropriate conclusions, identification of culpable individual(s), root cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence;
• Developing and presenting oral briefings to large groups and stakeholders

OR I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;

OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree;

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

For the GG-12: Specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that I have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-11) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

• Conducting complex security reviews and security oversight actions independently to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and/or other security agreements;
• Independently conducting, recording and overseeing complex security violation investigations and/or associated activity occurring at contractor facilities to include the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information/material;
• Integrating and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to decrease associated risk to programs/technologies and support strategic initiatives; and
• Mediating and resolving conflicts involving security requirements and/or guidance amongst internal or external stakeholders.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GG12 level.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Classification Management - Apply the requirements for classifying, marking, redacting, handling, transporting, and safeguarding protected information and/or classified information.
2. Information Security - Applies knowledge of policies, procedures, and requirements established under appropriate authorities to protect information that, if subjected to unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause damage to national security.
3. Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
4. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
5. Risk Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences.