SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Industrial Security Specialist at US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency will manage complex ISP functions within the Field Office’s AOR and assist the Field Office Chief with daily operations. The role requires applying OPM standards and demonstrating competencies across self management, problem solving, and communication.

Qualified candidates will oversee security guidance for the National Industrial Security Program, conduct reviews and investigations, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Specialized ISP experience with NISP/Defense Industrial entities.
• Ability to conduct security reviews and oversight actions.
• Experience conducting investigations related to classified information/materials.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reduce program risk.
• Mediation of security requirements and guidance among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Industrial Security guidance within the NISP/Defense Industrial programs.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure contractor compliance with security requirements.
• Plan and oversee investigations into security violations at contractor facilities.
• Integrate with internal/external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts related to security requirements.

Skills

Self-management

Problem solving

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Vulnerability assessment

Job description

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. 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 10/05/2026

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 GG/GS 12 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:

• Overseeing operational Industrial Security guidance to entities within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)/Defense Industrial;
• Conducting periodic security reviews and other security oversight actions to ensure contractor 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;
• Integrating and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to decrease associated risk to programs/technologies and support strategic initiatives;
• Mediating and resolving conflicts involving security requirements and/or guidance amongst internal or external stakeholders.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Self Management- Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

2. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

3. Vulnerability Assessment and Management- Conduct assessments on threats and vulnerabilities, determine the level of risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations. Conduct assessments in a counterintelligence context to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, and sabotage conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations or persons, or international terrorist activities.

4. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

5. Interpersonal Skills-Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

If selected, the incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of entry on duty and attain the Industrial Security Oversight Credential (ISOC) within 12 months of SFPC. Incumbents who already possess SFPC are required to attain ISOC within 12 months of entry on duty. Certifications and credentials must be maintained in accordance with program rules