Senior Industrial Security Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Andover (MA); Remote; USD 121,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in the United States is seeking a Senior Industrial Security Specialist to manage complex ISP functions within the Field Office's AOR and assist the Field Office Chief in day-to-day operations.

The role requires conducting Security Reviews, leading investigations into security violations, performing FCL eligibility surveys, and mentoring junior specialists, with telework eligibility noted and Top Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• Senior-level technical and critical thinking to identify, document, and communicate security program vulnerabilities.
• Professional writing skills to complete comprehensive reports and present to stakeholders.
• Ability to succinctly express ideas and concepts to internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes senior-level technical and critical thinking to identify, document, compose reports and communicate security program vulnerabilities and mitigation actions to stakeholders up to the senior executive level.
• Demonstrates senior-level competency of analysis methods and professional writing to complete comprehensive reports and give oral presentations.
• Conducts recurring Security Reviews (SRs) of the most difficult contractor facilities.
• Independently conducts, records and oversees complex security violation investigations involving classified information/material.
• Conducts on-site FCL eligibility surveys to evaluate vulnerabilities related to threats to classified information.
• Employs senior-level interpersonal skills with stakeholders to gain cooperation and resolve security issues.
• Performs as lead advisor, mentors, provides training and conducts QA for junior specialists.

Skills

Technical/analytical skills

Written communication

Oral presentation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Industrial Security Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Utilizes senior level technical and critical thinking to identify, document, compose reports and communicate security program vulnerabilities and associated mitigation actions to internal/external stakeholders up to the senior executive level.
• Demonstrates senior-level competency of analysis methods, professional writing skills to complete comprehensive reports, and oral presentations with the ability to succinctly express ideas and concepts to internal/external stakeholders.
• Conducts recurring Security Reviews (SRs) of the most difficult and challenging contractor facilities.
• Independently conducts, records and oversees complex security violation investigations and/or associated activity occurring at contractor facilities to include the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information/material.
• Conducts on-site FCL eligibility surveys based on new requests to evaluate operational and/or physical vulnerabilities associated with threat to U.S. or foreign classified information as part of the DCSA FCL risk analysis process.
• Employs senior level interpersonal skills and uses a situationally adaptive approach with internal/external stakeholders to gain cooperation and commitment to resolve complex security issues.
• Performs as lead advisor, mentors, provides training and conducts quality assurance activities for junior Industrial Security Specialists.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $120548 – $156715/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.

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