INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (ENTITY TRIAGE SPECIALIST)

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This position may be filled at either GG-11 or GG-12 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:

GG11

• Independently manages and oversees a portfolio of low-complexity companies, producing routine Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) that meet prescribed quality standards with only moderate supervision.
• Provides technical direction and feedback to government staff, contractors, and external partners regarding identified business and security risks, available mitigation measures, and residual risks requiring referral.
• Conducts peer reviews of reports drafted by less-experienced staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to internal style guides before dissemination.
• Identifies and recommends areas for process improvement, including workflow enhancements, product format revisions, additional training needs, and updates to internal guidance.
• Coordinates verification processes, information requests, and reciprocity actions with other cognizant security agencies under moderate supervision to ensure comprehensive risk analysis.
• Performs individual and unit-level workload management by setting suspense dates, monitoring completion status against key performance indicators (KPIs), and realigning work as needed to manage competing priorities.
• Represents the organization by participating in conferences and meetings with internal and external customers on matters related to the verification and triage mission, and performs duties of the next-higher grade to develop expertise.

GG12

• Independently manages a portfolio of moderately complex companies, producing detailed Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) that identify nuanced risk indicators with limited supervision, ensuring all products meet prescribed quality standards.
• Provides technical direction, coaching, training, and mentorship to less experienced staff, serving as a subject matter expert on business and security risks, mitigation strategies, and verification processes.
• Proactively identifies areas for process improvement, determines the appropriate course of action for leadership's consideration, and implements approved solutions to enhance workflow, update guidance, and revise product formats.
• Conducts peer reviews of reports drafted by other specialists and coordinates verification processes and information requests with other cognizant security agencies with a high degree of autonomy.
• Performs advanced workload management by overseeing case prioritization, monitoring individual and team performance metrics against key indicators, and preparing performance reports for supervisors.
• Monitors contractor compliance with contract stipulations, providing performance feedback to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and notifying supervisors of any performance concerns.
• Briefs at conferences and meetings with internal and external customers on matters related to the verification and triage mission and responds to complex information requests from government customers with limited supervision.

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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.
• GG-11: Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals and Professional Certification within 12 months of appointment.
• GG-11: Incumbent is required to attend Office of the Director of National Intelligence's Analysis 101 training course within 12 months of appointment.
• GG-12: Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals and Professional Certification within 12 months of appointment.
• GG-12: Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Industrial Security Oversight Certification within 12 months of appointment.
• GG-12: Incumbent is required to attend Office of the Director of National Intelligence's Analysis 101 training course within 12 months of appointment.

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-11
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-09) 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:

• Applying basic knowledge of U.S. Government security disciplines, such as personnel, industrial, physical, and information security as well as intelligence and counterintelligence programs to identify potential threat indicators impacting personnel and companies.
• Assisting in evaluating company governance, ownership, and operational structures to identify vulnerabilities.
• Applying fundamental security and business knowledge to conduct research and analysis with guidance on assignments of low complexity.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to prepare reports and contribute to briefings on security-related issues.
• Communicating with internal and external customers regarding mission requirements and the status of assigned tasks.
• Assisting in preparing materials that inform others of business and security vulnerabilities in entities seeking access to sensitive U.S. Government information.
• Or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (e.g., Ph.D. or equivalent).

For the GG-12
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-11) 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:

• Applying knowledge of U.S. Government security disciplines, such as personnel, industrial, physical, and information security.
• Utilizing an in-depth understanding of intelligence and counterintelligence programs, with a focus on identifying potential threat indicators that could impact personnel and corporate entities.
• Applying comprehensive knowledge of various corporate structures, including governance, ownership, and operational oversight, to assess vulnerabilities in key management, financial stability, and foreign influence.
• Applying security, business, and intelligence expertise to independently conduct research and analysis, producing assessments that inform agency and other U.S. Government customers of national security risks.
• Communicating, both oral and written, with the ability to gather complex security and business issues into clear and concise information for senior leadership.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on mission requirements, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the status of ongoing operations.
• Informing and briefing others on business and security vulnerabilities identified in entities seeking access to classified or sensitive U.S. Government information and technology.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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

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

For the GG12: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

For the GG-11: if related. If substituting education for experience at the GG-11 level, you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related.

If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

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 .