Industrial Security Specialist

As an INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Utilize 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.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Conduct recurring Security Reviews (SRs) of the most difficult and challenging contractor facilities.

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service. For more information
• 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: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• The incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 24 months of entry on duty and attain the Industrial Security Oversight Credential (ISOC) within 12 months of SFPC.
• Incumbents who already possess SFPC are required to attain ISOC within 12 months of entry on duty. Certifications and credentials must be maintained in accordance with program rules.
• Incumbent may be required to operate automotive passenger vehicles in connection with the performance of duties. A valid drivers license is required.
• Incumbent may be subject to a Counterintelligence-Scope Polygraph examination upon request by competent authority.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Managements (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: for positions with no IOR: 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 10/05/2026

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-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:

• Overseeing operational Industrial Security guidance to entities within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)/Defense Industrial Base as well as other mission areas;
• Conducting periodic security reviews and other security oversight actions to ensure contractor compliance with regulatory requirements contractual obligations and/or other security agreements;
• Conducting recording and overseeing security violation investigations and/or associated activity occurring at contractor facilities to include the loss compromise or suspected compromise of classified information/material ensuring appropriate conclusions identification of culpable individual(s) root cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence;
• Integrating and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to decrease associated risk to programs/technologies and support strategic initiatives;
• Mediating and resolving conflicts involving security requirements and/or guidance amongst internal or external stakeholders.

1. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
2. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
3. Self Management - Sets well-defined realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
4. Vulnerability Assessment and Management - Conducts assessments on threats hazards and vulnerabilities; determines the level of risk against missions personnel facilities assets and resources. Develops and recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.