SummaryServes 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.
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As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (Regional Mission Action Officer) 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 Risk Mitigation agreements; evaluates FOCI programs in support of official security reviews and other actions to safeguard critical technologies and foreign government assets.
- Incident Management: Analyzes, supports, and/or coordinates mitigation of complex security incidents and Inspector General referrals involving classified U.S., NATO, and Foreign Government Information (FGI) at cleared contractor facilities.
- Quality Assurance: Directs Quality Management Program (QMP) initiatives; monitors high-stakes requirements for resolution; performs trend analysis and quality assessment reviews (QARs) to identify operational gaps and deliver targeted field-training solutions.
- Critical Communications Coordination: Evaluates Marginal and Unsatisfactory security ratings, FCL Invalidations, and FCL Revocations; reviews submitted cases for quality and consistency with 32 CFR Part 117 policy; coordinate revisions as necessary.
- HQ & Stakeholder Liaison: Serves as primary operational liaison between regional field elements and HQ; coordinates regular reporting, represents the region in national working groups, and manages communications with cleared contractors as needed.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a US citizen
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
- Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
- This is a Drug Testing designated position
- Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
- If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
- The incumbent is required to attain the Security Fundamentals Professional Certifications within two years of entry on duty. Certification must be maintained in accordance with program rules.
- The position requires the legal and personal qualification to operate a motor vehicle
QualificationsThe experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: 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 11/09/2026
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 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: - Conducted reviews, inspections, evaluations, and/or assessments of industrial security programs to evaluate procedures for compliance with the 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule or similar National Security directive or policy;
- Researched and/or analyzed complex security problems or issues and recommended, advised, assisted, developed, and/or implemented solutions to benefit security programs; and
- Provided oral and/or written briefings or reports that clearly communicated a variety of concepts to different audiences.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:1. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
2. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
3. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
4. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
5. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional informationApplicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.
For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.
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