Supervisory Industrial Security Specialist (Field Office Chief)

As a Supervisory Industrial Security Specialist Field Office Chief you will be responsible for effectively Leading Directing Managing and Integrating Field Office operations within the assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR) including various mission criteria and associated disciplines governed by the Industrial Security (IS) Directorate.

-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 (CDC) within the AOR relative to National Industrial Security Program (NISP) compliance and others associated with the DoD Arms Ammunitions and Explosives (AA&E) Program.

-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 appropriately identify and record vulnerabilities or instances of non-compliance to determine the level of risk within a contractors security program and provide timely analysis and recommendations regarding countermeasures.- Strategic short and long-term planning execution of operational priorities and adjustments to accomplish the DCSA mission.

-Manage the evaluation of 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 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.
• Incumbent is subject to a Counterintelligence-Scope Polygraph examination upon request by competent authority.
• The incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two (2) years of entry on duty. Certification 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.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Managements (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: 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 10/08/2026

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 GS/GG-13 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:

• 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 (AA&E) Compliance and Investigation to provide security oversight of contractor facilities;
• 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 changes and corrections for a more effective and compliant program;
• Overseeing conduct of surveys and security vulnerability assessments at contractor facilities that have considerable classified contract involvement and complexity of such is often enhanced by extensive foreign control and involvement.