Industrial Security Specialist (ISOS)

The Prospective Group (TPG); Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks (Vacation & Sick)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k 4% match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual bonuses

Continuing Education

Job summary

The Prospective Group (TPG) is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This role provides risk-based security oversight, pre-security review research and analysis relevant to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Sources include commercial and government databases, CUI, and PAIs. Responsibilities include research, reporting vulnerabilities, and maintaining NISPOM 117 compliance while coordinating with on-site or

Qualifications

• Three years' experience with security-related data systems such as NISS or DISS-JVS.
• Knowledge of OPSEC and OSINT.
• NISPOM experience.
• Industrial security experience.
• Three years' experience in program management support.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with new CUI guidance and directives.
• Ability to analyze raw data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors and DoD programs.
• Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 CFR NISPOM 117 requirements.
• Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines.
• Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer approved telework.
• Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP.
• Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility.

Skills

Security experience

Written communication

OPSEC knowledge

Data analysis

Tools

NISS

DISS-JVS

Microsoft Office

Job description

TPG is looking for highly skilled, self-motivated individuals who believe in providing customers with premium-quality professional support. We need people who have technical expertise, managerial skills, and leadership qualities, and who demonstrate a willingness to go the extra mile for their clients.

We truly value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of each individual.

From the first day of employment with TPG, employees are eligible for coverage under most plans and are encouraged to participate in any, or all, of our benefit programs:
Work/Life Balance: Minimum three weeks PTO (combined vacation and sick leave) and all federal holidays
Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability
401k: 4% Company match
Flexible Spending Accounts: Transportation, Childcare, Medical Expenses
Annual Bonuses: Based on employee and company performance
Continuing Education: To enhance job related skills and promote career development

Position:Industrial Security Specialist (ISOS)

Location: Hanover, MD

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:486

# of Openings:1

Clearance:Requires a security clearance.

The Prospective Group (TPG)is seeking anIndustrial Security Specialistto support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This Specialist position supports DCSA’s risk-based industrial security oversight mission by providing impactful pre-Security Review research and analysis relevant to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Research sources vary, but are primarily limited to commercial and government databases, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and publicly available information (PAI).

Position Responsibilities:

• Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors (CDC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC.
• Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Part 117 requirements.
• Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines.
• Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer approved telework.
• Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP.
• Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility.
• Identify and conduct administrative inquiries of serious security violations.
• The ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Facilitate integration of the counterintelligence (CI) methodology into administration of the NISP and provides CI information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

• At least three (3) years' experience with security-related data systems such as the National Industrial Security System (NISS), and the Defense Information System for Security - Joint Verification System (DISS-JVS), OR three (3) years' experience in intelligence or counterintelligence.
• National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) experience
• Industrial Security Experience
• At least three (3) years' experience in program management support.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of OPSEC and OSINT.
• Familiarity with new CUI guidance and directives.
• Ability to understand and apply the principles of research to analyze, evaluate, and interpret raw data collected from multiple sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years' relevant experience in business analysis, intelligence, counterintelligence, or industrial security.
• Familiarity with the NISP and 32 CFR NISPOM 117 requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
• Specialized experience for this position includes conducting inspections, surveys and investigations of government and non-governmental facilities and personnel in order to determine protection of sensitive materials and information and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Conflict Management: anticipates and takes steps to prevent counterproductive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Position Pay Range:

$70,000 - $78,500 USD

The Prospective Group (TPG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.