The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Industrial Security (IS), Field Operations is looking for an experienced Industrial Security Specialist to assist, evaluate, and analyze ongoing Field Operations involving sensitive and classified U.S., Foreign Government or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) material in accordance with National Security Policy. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about our agency. Become a part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Duties

As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (Regional Mission Action Office) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Providing advanced NISP technical and operational Industrial Security oversight, guidance and assistance to DCSA personnel, entities within the Defense Industrial Base, Government Contracting Activities (GCA) and other field elements. - Reviewing Field actions associated with and assisting in the conduct of Security Reviews to ensure NISP compliance and identification of vulnerabilities; Governing implementation of protocol, mitigation, and countermeasures; Determining risk level, developing and recommending appropriate actions in operational and nonoperational situations. -Assisting, evaluating and analyzing Security Violation Investigations involving classified U.S., FGI or NATO material to ensure appropriate completion. - Assisting, evaluating and analyzing Security Violation Investigations involving classified U.S., FGI or NATO material to ensure appropriate completion. - Assisting field personnel to ensure priorities are accomplished appropriately by; providing direct support and accurate guidance to field offices, and integrating with stakeholders. - Conducting quality reviews, research, trend analysis and operational metrics activity. - Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing the Region as a functional/operational lead for NISP activities in various situations, meetings and platforms; Coaching, mentoring and providing information briefings to field personnel; Operating with minimal supervision in a dynamic team environment applying critical thought for successful results.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• The RMAO must successfully complete all training requirements within one year of the entry on duty (EOD) date
• The incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two years of entry on duty. Certification must be maintained in accordance with program rules.
• Routine temporary duty is required.
• The position requires the legal and personal qualification to operate a motor vehicle.
• The position is designated special-sensitive; therefore, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a top secret security/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

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 04/02/2024 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: Providing technical and operational support associated with oversight of the National Security Policy, National Industrial Security Program, Department Security Regulations/Manuals/Directives/Instructions, Federal Rules, Investigations, International Security Requirements, and Risk management principles; Conducting quality and security reviews based on threats and vulnerabilities while determining the level of risk and recommending appropriate mitigation countermeasures; Evaluating and providing solutions to complex problems by gathering facts, collecting and consolidating data, analyzing details and metrics, and applying reasoning to promote efficient decisions and solutions; Organizing, prioitizing and delivering professional oral briefings and written products to internal and external stakeholders; Developing and maintaining effective relationships in stressful environments, as well as, demonstrating customer service skills Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Compliance Inspection - Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders. Vulnerabilities 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. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. Communications - Communicate (i.e., written and oral) rights, responsibilities, management directives, policies, and/or regulations to employees, supervisors, and/or other pertinent individuals. Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]