SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in Tampa, FL seeks a Senior Industrial Security Specialist to manage complex ISP functions within the Field Office's AOR and support the Field Office Chief with day-to-day operations.

The role demands senior-level analysis, authoritative reporting, and leadership to mentor junior specialists. Top Secret clearance and telework eligibility are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience handling Industrial Security Program (ISP) functions at a senior level.
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and communicate mitigation actions to executives.
• Proven capability to conduct security reviews and investigations at contractor facilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate vulnerabilities and mitigation actions to stakeholders up to senior executives.
• Demonstrate senior-level analysis, write comprehensive reports, and present findings clearly.
• Lead security reviews of complex contractor facilities and oversee investigations.
• Conduct on-site FCL eligibility surveys as part of risk analysis processes.
• Mentor junior Specialists and deliver training to the team.

Skills

Senior-level security analysis

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Leadership / mentoring

Security program governance

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 $106437 – $152471/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 2026-10-05.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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