TSCM III with Security Clearance

Obsidian Solutions Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is seeking a TSCM Inspector to ensure facilities are free of clandestine devices using specialized countermeasures and advanced equipment. The role supports mission scoping, logistics, and reporting, and advises senior leadership on detection capabilities.

The candidate must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and have at least three years of TSCM experience, plus Interagency Training Center certification.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Minimum of three years' experience in TSCM.
• Interagency Training Center certification required.
• Knowledge of ICD 702/705 and IC standards.
• Ability to manage data lifecycle and work with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining the scope for each TSCM mission using current threat information.
• Supports equipment logistics and verifies operational status.
• Recommends new detection equipment based on field experience and knowledge.
• Executes security tasks per ICD 702 and State Department policies.
• Provides recommendations to senior leadership and monitors program milestones.
• Prepares written reports detailing inspection findings and recommendations.
• Maintains proficiency across TSCM inspection areas and related security issues.
• Manages data lifecycle—collection, management, analysis, reporting, secure disposition.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI access

Technical surveillance countermeasures

Interagency Training Center cert

Data lifecycle management

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree

Interagency Training Center certification

Tools

RF countermeasures systems

TSCM equipment

Office software tools

Job description

Primary Location: Rosslyn, VA or Springfield, VA Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Ability to work remotely: No

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a TSCM Inspector uses specialized countermeasures techniques and advanced equipment to ensure no clandestine devices are present in secure facilities. They help define mission scope based on current threats, manage equipment logistics, and recommend improvements to detection capabilities. The role includes preparing detailed inspection reports, supporting compliance with relevant directives, advising senior leadership, and assisting with various security issues. The inspector also manages data throughout its lifecycle to support inspections, reporting, and inventory needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in determining the scope for each TSCM mission using current threat and intelligence information.
• Supports equipment logistics and verifies operational status.
• Applies field experience and physical science knowledge to recommend new detection equipment.
• Executes security-related tasks in accordance with ICD 702 and Department of State policies.
• Provides recommendations to senior leadership to enhance the TSCM inspection program and supports establishing and monitoring program milestones.
• Prepares written reports for senior leadership and interagency partners detailing inspection findings and recommendations.
• Maintains proficiency in all areas of TSCM inspection and assists with technical, physical, construction, and transit security issues.
• Manages data throughout its lifecycle—collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition to support inspections, reporting, and inventory requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance and approved for SCI access upon employment.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• Minimum of three years of experience conducting technical surveillance countermeasures.
• Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college is desired.
• Interagency Training Center certification required.
• Superior interpersonal skills required.
• Specific knowledge of technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) mission collection methods.
• Certification from the Interagency Training Center’s TSCM Fundamentals Course required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Intelligence Community standards and directives, including ICD 705.
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of regulations governing the use of classified materials.
• Ability to interact with groups or individuals outside their own organization and/or agency.
• Working knowledge of radio frequency (RF) countermeasures systems required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
• Position requires self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively under a minimum level of supervision.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and maintain strong attention to detail.

Travel Requirements

• 20-25% CONUS travel may be required for program coordination.
• Domestic travel may be required.

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business. A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you can put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families. Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Description $140,000-$160,000