Senior Industrial Security Specialist

Department of Defense

Herndon, Virginia Full-time $121,785 – $158,322 Closes Jul 16, 2026

Summary

DCSA’s Industrial Security Component is seeking a Senior Industrial Security Specialist. In this role you will be responsible for handling complex Industrial Security Program (ISP) functions within the Field Office’s Area of Responsibility (AOR), and to assist the Field Office Chief as necessary in managing, directing, and coordinating day-to-day operations.

Duties

  • As a SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Utilizes senior level technical and critical thinking to identify, document, compose reports and communicate security program vulnerabilities and associated mitigation actions to internal/external stakeholders up to the senior executive level.
  • Demonstrates senior-level competency of analysis methods, professional writing skills to complete comprehensive reports, and oral presentations with the ability to succinctly express ideas and concepts to internal/external stakeholders.
  • Conducts recurring Security Reviews (SRs) of the most difficult and challenging contractor facilities.
  • Independently conducts, records and oversees complex security violation investigations and/or associated activity occurring at contractor facilities to include the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information/material.
  • Conducts on-site FCL eligibility surveys based on new requests to evaluate operational and/or physical vulnerabilities associated with threat to U.S. or foreign classified information as part of the DCSA FCL risk analysis process.
  • Employs senior level interpersonal skills and uses a situationally adaptive approach with internal/external stakeholders to gain cooperation and commitment to resolve complex security issues.
  • Performs as lead advisor, mentors, provides training and conducts quality assurance activities for junior Industrial Security Specialists.

Education

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

Required Documents

  • The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).
  • Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  • The following documents are REQUIRED: 1.
  • Your resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
  • If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
  • The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
  • Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
  • The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
  • We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
  • Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible.
  • Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
  • We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
  • Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center
  • How do I write a resume for a federal job?
  • The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
  • If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed.
  • The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification
  • Determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • Narrative responses in the assessment questionnaire do not replace content in your resume or vise a versa.
  • Experience must be described in both places for qualification determinations.
  • Resumes should NOT include:
  • Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc., Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., Month/Year to present. Hours per
  • Week). If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center
  • How do I write a resume for a federal job?
  • The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 2.
  • SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e.,
  • Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
  • Failure to provide latest SF50 may result in you being rated ineligible for this position. 3.
  • Documents: If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
  • Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.
  • PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf

About this role

The SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST position and is based in Herndon, Virginia. DCSA's Industrial Security Component is seeking a Senior Industrial Security Specialist.

Day to day, the work involves as a SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: – Utilizes senior level technical and critical thinking to identify, document, compose reports and communic…. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST position in Herndon, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this SENIOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Herndon, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Defense
Job Type Full-time
Location Herndon, Virginia
Salary $121,785 – $158,322
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 16, 2026
Posted Jul 6, 2026
Source ID DCSA-26-12999183-P
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