Supervisory Industrial Security Specialist; Field Office Chief

Summary DCSA's Industrial Security Office is looking for a Supervisory Industrial Security Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for effectively leading, directing, managing, and integrating Field Office operations within the assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR) including mission criteria and associated disciplines governed by the Industrial Security and Field Operations Directorates.

• Serve as the first-line supervisor for entry-level through Senior Industrial Security Specialists.
• Interpret advanced principles, concepts, industrial security methodologies, use of Public Laws, Executive Law, Executive Orders, Regulations, Directives and Manuals pertaining to Industrial Security/NISP.
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate complex oversight elements of Industrial Security, NISP implementation, risk mitigation strategies, and overall protection of classified information of all Cleared Defense Contractors within the AOR relative to NISP compliance.
• Direct and manage actions associated with complex security violation investigations, DoD IG Investigations and other inquiries involving the loss, compromise or suspected compromise of classified information.
• Manage the conduct of security review/assessment actions to identify vulnerabilities or instances of non-compliance, and provide timely analysis and recommendations regarding countermeasures.
• Perform strategic short- and long-term planning, execution of operational priorities, and adjustments to accomplish the DCSA mission.
• Evaluate complex business structures to identify ownership, control and potential FOCI risks associated with Facility Security Clearance (FCL) determinations, maintenance, countermeasures, and oversight actions.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males.
• Position is drug-testing designated.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
• Must complete Security Fundamentals Professional Certification within two (2) years of entry.
• Valid driver's licence may be required for vehicle operation.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated against the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements. Skills, knowledge, and experience must demonstrate competency at a level equivalent to one grade below GS/GG-14.

• Managing implementation of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), utilizing laws, regulations, policies, operational principles, and concepts associated with Industrial Security, Counterintelligence, Arms, Ammunition & Explosives, Compliance, and Investigation.
• Adapting leadership style to a variety of situations to lead, influence, motivate, prioritize activity, monitor progress, and challenge individuals.
• Making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions while considering the impact and implications to National Security and recommending in-depth improvements.
• Overseeing conduct of surveys and security vulnerability assessments at contractor facilities involving classified contracts, often with substantial foreign control.
• Knowledge of the DCSA mission, operations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to lead, influence, motivate, and challenge others; adapt leadership style to varied situations.
• Determining objectives, setting priorities based on National Security interests, monitoring progress, evaluating outcomes, instilling public trust, and ensuring high-quality, timely, cost-effective results.
• Proficiency with laws, regulations, policies, and operational principles associated with Industrial Security, Counterintelligence, AA&E, Compliance, Investigation, and Public Safety.
• Ability to make sound, well-informed objective decisions considering National Security impacts.

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

In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates under the specified criteria.