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Senior Industrial Security Specialist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This job is a Senior Industrial Security Specialist position with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in Andover, MA. The work involves complex security oversight of defense contractor facilities and advising the Field Office Chief on daily operations. The announcement will close once 100 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This job will close once 100 applications have been received, which may happen before the official closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Special hiring authoritiesGroups with a special hiring authority listed in the announcement.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to all U.S. citizens. The agency also says Retained Grade Preference eligible, Military Reserve, and National Guard Technician eligible applicants may apply.

What you would do

  • Conduct security reviews of the most difficult contractor facilities.
  • Lead complex security violation investigations at contractor facilities.
  • Conduct on-site surveys for new facility clearance requests.
  • Write reports and brief senior leaders on security weaknesses and fixes.
  • Mentor, train, and check the work of junior Industrial Security Specialists.
  • Assist the Field Office Chief with day-to-day operations.

Do you qualify for GG-13?

With experience: You need one year or more of specialized experience at a level equal to GS-12. This means work overseeing industrial security for contractors under the National Industrial Security Program, including security reviews, violation investigations, coordinating with stakeholders, and resolving security conflicts.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), required within 24 months of starting
  • Industrial Security Oversight Credential (ISOC), required within 12 months of SFPC (or within 12 months of starting if you already hold SFPC)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, showing dates of employment, hours per week, and duties
  • Application questionnaire responses (a resume alone or questionnaire alone cannot be considered)
  • Most recent SF-50 if you are or were a federal civilian employee
  • DD-214 and other veteran documents if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: Your resume and documents are checked against your questionnaire answers, and top candidates go to a subject-matter expert resume panel. You must also complete an online assessment that measures general competencies. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers or is missing required documents, you may be rated not qualified.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less, or it will be removed from consideration.
  • Show dates, hours per week, and duties for every job on your resume, since missing details can lead to not being referred.
  • Submit both your resume and the online questionnaire, and check that your resume supports your questionnaire answers.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time with a flexible tour of duty, occasional overtime, and occasional travel.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12-31-59
  • Drug test: initial screening, then random testing
  • Negative drug test result due within 30 calendar days of start date
  • Top Secret security clearance required and must be maintained
  • Two-year trial period
  • Excepted Service DCIPS position, which does not confer competitive status
  • Permanent Change of Station moves not authorized
  • Occasional overtime

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$120,548 – $156,715 per year
Pay scale and grade
GG-13 · General Schedule equivalent
Location
Andover, Massachusetts
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Security Administration (0080)
Announcement
DCSA-27-13102279-P

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