Strategic Security Operations Advisor

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's Industrial Security (IS) Operating Component seeks a Lead IS Operations Specialist to advise the Associate Director, IS, in a fast-paced front office environment. The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and customer service across internal and external agencies.

The position emphasizes advising on mission planning, organizational improvements, and operations, with coordination of tasks across DCSA, Department of War, and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience for GG-14 includes advising senior executives on mission planning, organizational improvements, and operations.
• Supporting senior leader engagements, staff functions, and cross-organizational planning.
• Coordinating with DCSA, Department of War, and Congressional Staffs to manage tasks and actions.
• Competencies evaluated: Change Management, Decision Making, Influencing/Negotiating, Planning & Evaluating, Strategic Thinking.

Responsibilities

• Advising Senior Executives and staff on mission planning, organizational improvements, and operations.
• Supporting senior leader engagements, staff functions, and planning cross-organizational actions.
• Coordinating with DCSA, Department of War, and Congressional Staffs to manage assigned tasks and actions.
• Proactively identifying operational challenges and providing recommendations or solutions.

Skills

Executive advising

Strategic thinking

Change management

Decision making

Planning & coordination

Job description

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's Industrial Security (IS) Operating Component seeks a Lead IS Operations Specialist to advise the Associate Director, IS, in a fast-paced front office environment. The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and customer service across internal and external agencies.

The position emphasizes advising on mission planning, organizational improvements, and operations, with coordination of tasks across DCSA, Department of War, and