About this role
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.
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/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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 10/26/2026 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-12 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: Utilizing independent application of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule) to execute security reviews, manage foreign influence, and safeguard critical national security assets. Specifically, applicants must have a proven track record of investigating complex security incidents involving classified U.S., Foreign Government, or NATO materials and enforcing corrective sanitization protocols. Additionally, candidates must have experience conducting quality assurance reviews, analyzing regional operational metrics to identify compliance gaps, and collaborating with counterintelligence stakeholders to mitigate risks at cleared contractor facilities. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- 1. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
- 2. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
- 3. Communications: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written and oral.
- 4. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
- 5. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Major Duties
- 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.