INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (ENTITY TRIAGE SPECIALIST)

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This position may be filled at either GG-07 or GG-09 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent.
As a INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (ENTITY TRIAGE SPECIALIST) you will be responsible for the following duties:

GG-7

• Perform routine, standardized assignments to support operational risk identification, conduct baseline research on companies and ensure all written products meet prescribed quality and formatting standards under the guidance of senior specialists.
• Assist senior specialists by reviewing Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) to identify areas that do not adhere to internal style guides, ensuring documents are properly formatted for dissemination.
• Actively monitor individual performance by tracking assigned tasks and metrics against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure timely completion of work.
• Support senior staff by attending conferences and meetings with internal and external customers, taking notes and assisting with preparations related to the Verification & Triage mission.
• Receives on-the-job training, developmental assignments, and formal instruction to progressively perform limited aspects of work from the next higher grade level as expertise develops.

GG-9

• Manages a small portfolio of low-complexity cases by conducting baseline research, drafting Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) with assistance from senior specialists, and performing workload management to ensure all suspense dates are met.
• Serves as a quality control point by reviewing and ensuring all reports adhere to prescribed standards for focus, depth, and internal style guides prior to internal and external dissemination.
• Responds to information requests and provides process-related guidance to government and contractor staff based on routine scenarios, under the supervision of more experienced personnel.
• Actively monitors individual performance metrics against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure personal and team objectives are achieved.
• Participates in conferences and meetings with internal and external customers on matters related to the verification and triage mission and performs limited duties of the next higher grade to develop expertise.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.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): Non-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.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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 03/30/2026

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.

For the GG-07
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-05) 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:

• Assisted in conducting research and analysis by gathering and reviewing data from various sources, such as threat assessments and corporate filings, to help identify potential national security risks.
• Developed a practical understanding of U.S. Government security disciplines, such as personnel, industrial, physical, and information security, by applying basic concepts to assigned tasks under supervision.
• Applied basic knowledge of common legal entity types and corporate governance structures to assist in reviewing documentation related to company ownership, control, and potential foreign connections.
• Assisted in supporting multiple projects and tasks by organizing case files, tracking information, and assisting senior specialists in their analysis of companies involved in government contracts.
• Assisted in preparing written summaries, correspondence, and reports by compiling data and drafting initial findings under the guidance of senior staff.
• Or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

For the GG-09
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-07) 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:

• Assisted with comprehensive research and analyses by interpreting data from threat assessments, corporate reports, and other sources to identify potential national security risks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Reviewed and assessed company compliance and vulnerability as part of broader analytical studies using foundational understanding of U.S. Government security disciplines (personnel, industrial, physical, and information security).
• Leveraged practical knowledge of common legal entity types and corporate governance to research a company's ownership, control, and potential foreign influence that may pose a risk to national security.
• Assisted with multiple, concurrent research projects and case reviews, effectively prioritizing tasks to support senior specialists in determining risks posed by companies involved in classified or sensitive government contracts.
• Articulated research findings and security concerns clearly and concisely, both orally and in written reports, to inform and guide decision-making processes.
• Or a Master's degree or an equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.). Or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

2. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

3. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Education

If substituting education for experience, at the GG-07 level, you must possess a bachelor's or equivalent degree. For the GG-09 level, a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D.

Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.
If substituting education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.

If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.

If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here .

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here .