SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF OPERATIONS)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Stafford (VA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in Virginia seeks a SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF OPERATIONS) to lead the EV operations and supervise multiple managers and staff. The role supports vetting of contractors for integrity and CFI/FOCI risk management.

The incumbent will provide authoritative guidance to government and industry partners, drive improvements, and participate in EV leadership decisions on KPIs, projects, and space allocations.

Qualifications

• Requires Top Secret clearance.
• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of up to three GG-14 managers and two GG-13 staff.
• Provide technical direction on due diligence and security research.
• Lead EV operations strategy as part of the EV Senior Leadership team.
• Identify improvements and implement process changes across EV operations.

Job description

SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF OPERATIONS)

• Hiring Agency: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

The purpose of this position is to serve as the EV Chief of Operations ensuring EV can meet its national security mission regarding the vetting of contractors for business integrity, lawful conduct and foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) risks.

Key Responsibilities

As a SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF OPERATIONS) you will be responsible for the following duties: This position devotes a minimum of twenty-five percent of its time to classical management and supervisory activity in overseeing the work of up to three (3) different GG-14 non-supervisory managers and two (2) GG-13 Mission Support Action Officers, and contractor staff.

Provide highly technical authoritative direction and feedback to government and contractor staff, other internal parties and external parties related to due diligence, business and security research, associated analytical techniques, and related processes and procedures. Provides authoritative advice and consultation to senior management within DCSA, to high level officials in the defense industry, vendors and personnel in other agencies affected by the DCSA mission.

Identify areas for improvement, determines appropriate course of action and implement solutions. Areas for improvement may include workflow enhancements, organizational structure changes, additional resource requests, policy changes, additional training needs and updates to guidance. Serve as a Functional Service Manager (FSM). Oversee EV customer engagements, satisfaction, feedback and ensure the incorporation of results into day-to-day EV activities.

Participate as part of the EV Senior Leadership team, which decides the direction of all EV operations, including KPIs, standard operating procedures, annual projects and space allocations.

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 $169279 - $197200/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 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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