SECURITY SPECIALIST (Regional Mission Action Officer)
Defense Counterintelligence and Security AgencyPhoenix, Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; Cypress, California; Pasadena, California; San Diego, California; San Mateo, California; Suisun City, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Denver, Colorado; Albuquerque, New Mexico; El Paso, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Tacoma, Washington · Senior
$106,437 – $172,980
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This regional security leadership role oversees industrial security compliance and incident management for classified defense contractors across multiple facilities. The position suits experienced security professionals with expertise in national security regulations, foreign ownership concerns, and counterintelligence coordination who are ready to mentor regional teams and interface with headquarters.
Our summary, not Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized industrial security program review and compliance evaluation experience
- Experience analyzing complex security problems and recommending solutions
- Ability to deliver briefings and written reports to varied audiences
- Knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 or equivalent national security regulations
- Experience with security incident analysis and mitigation
Nice to have
- Experience with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation
- Background in quality management or trend analysis for security programs
- Prior liaison work between field elements and headquarters
- Experience with counterintelligence coordination