Security Specialist

Serves as the Regional Mission Action Officer (RMAO) providing critical industrial security oversight and technical expertise across the region. Directs NISP compliance, evaluates complex FOCI mitigation products, and manages security incident investigations involving classified U.S., FGI, and NATO materials. Performs regional quality assurance, tracks operational metrics, and collaborates with counterintelligence and HQ elements to protect vital defense assets.

Serves as the Regional Mission Action Officer (RMAO) providing critical industrial security oversight and technical expertise across the region. Directs NISP compliance, evaluates complex FOCI mitigation products, and manages security incident investigations involving classified U.S., FGI, and NATO materials. Performs regional quality assurance, tracks operational metrics, and collaborates with counterintelligence and HQ elements to protect vital defense assets.

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

• Oversight & Compliance:
  Serves as Regional Mission Action Officer; delivers technical expertise and industrial security oversight across regional field offices to ensure strict compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and 32 CFR Part 117.
• FOCI Mitigation:
  Evaluates and modifies complex FOCI products and MSU agreements; leads annual meetings and integrates with Counterintelligence and Industrial Policy experts to safeguard critical technologies and foreign government assets.
• Incident Management:
  Analyzes and mitigates complex security incidents involving classified U.S., NATO, and Foreign Government Information (FGI); directs sanitization, containment, and protective countermeasures to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
• Quality Assurance:
  Directs Quality Management Program (QMP) initiatives; performs trend analysis and product quality assessment reviews (QAR) across the region to identify operational gaps and deliver targeted field‑training solutions. (243 chars)
• Resource & Program Management:
  Coordinates regional resource allocation and day‑to‑day operations of assigned industrial security programs; monitors high‑stakes requirements like the regional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) program.
• HQ & Stakeholder Liaison:
  Serves as the primary operational liaison between regional field elements and HQ; coordinates weekly reporting, represents the region in national working groups, and manages communications with cleared contractors.

Help

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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:
  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 Certifications within two years of entry on duty. Certification must be maintained in accordance with program rules.
• The position requires the legal and personal qualification to operate a motor vehicle.

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