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SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF OPERATIONS)
Defense Counterintelligence and Security AgencyStafford, VA · Management
$169,279 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This supervisory role leads the operations and strategic direction of an industrial security vetting function within a defense contracting oversight agency, managing multiple teams responsible for assessing contractor business integrity and foreign ownership risks.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS/GG-14 level or equivalent
- Significant experience with industrial security (NISP) or industrial security plus other security disciplines
- OR significant experience in business (legal, M&A, operations, finance, auditing, due diligence)
- Demonstrated experience managing portfolios, projects, programs, or systems
- Broad understanding of security, intelligence, and business workflows
- Leadership or mentoring experience with medium to large diverse teams
- Strategic thinking competency
- Risk management knowledge
- Planning and evaluation capability
- Program security competency
- Accountability in delivering results