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SECURITY SPECIALIST

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense
📍 Farmers Branch, Texas 💰 $115711 – $150426/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

Serves as the Regional Mission Action Officer (RMAO) providing critical industrial security oversight and technical expertise across the region. Directs NISP compliance, evaluates complex FOCI mitigation products, and manages security incident investigations involving classified U.S., FGI, and NATO materials. Performs regional quality assurance, tracks operational metrics, and collaborates with counterintelligence and HQ elements to protect vital defense assets.

Key Responsibilities

As a SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: Oversight & Compliance: Serves as Regional Mission Action Officer; delivers technical expertise and industrial security oversight across regional field offices to ensure strict compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and 32 CFR Part 117.

FOCI Mitigation: Evaluates and modifies complex FOCI products and MSU agreements; leads annual meetings and integrates with Counterintelligence and Industrial Policy experts to safeguard critical technologies and foreign government assets.

Incident Management: Analyzes and mitigates complex security incidents involving classified U.S., NATO, and Foreign Government Information (FGI); directs sanitization, containment, and protective countermeasures to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

Quality Assurance: Directs Quality Management Program (QMP) initiatives; performs trend analysis and product quality assessment reviews (QAR) across the region to identify operational gaps and deliver targeted field-training solutions.

(243 chars) Resource & Program Management: Coordinates regional resource allocation and day-to-day operations of assigned industrial security programs; monitors high-stakes requirements like the regional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) program.

HQ & Stakeholder Liaison: Serves as the primary operational liaison between regional field elements and HQ; coordinates weekly reporting, represents the region in national working groups, and manages communications with cleared contractors.

Requirements & Education

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

Contact

DHRS-DDCSA@dla.mil · 614-693-4444

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $115711 – $150426/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.

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