Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Specialist (TSCM)

This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program. The fellow selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be an employee, agent or contractor of GDIT but rather will remain an employee of the DoD and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoD.

Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Posses:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Counterintelligence, System Security, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
9 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Through the DoD SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on training and experience as a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Fellow. In this Fellowship, you'll observe and participate in real-world mission support activities, learn from experienced engineers and TSCM professionals, and develop the technical skills used to protect critical systems and facilities across military and government operations. You'll work alongside GDIT technical teams and customer counterparts while preparing for a successful transition into the civilian engineering and countermeasures workforce.

As a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Fellow, you will train under the guidance of senior engineers and specialists to understand how electrical, electromechanical, and computer systems are designed, evaluated, tested, and maintained for secure facilities (SCIFs) and other mission-critical environments. During the Fellowship, you will support site survey activities, system testing efforts, and compliance observations while learning how customer systems meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to gain insight into technical problem-solving, threat assessments, and the processes used to advance countermeasures technologies.

HOW A TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES SPECIALIST (TSCM) FELLOW WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Design & Evaluation: Support the evaluation and testing of electrical, electromechanical, and computer components and systems for commercial, government, military, and scientific applications.
• Site Inspections: Perform site surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with applicable security regulations such as ICS 705 and NSSAM 1-13, focusing on secure facility operations.
• Testing & Documentation: Conduct various tests on systems and components, documenting results and identifying opportunities for improvements or design changes.
• Research & Development: Develop and contribute to research and development plans to advance countermeasures technology and improve system security.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure that customer equipment is maintained in line with manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements, adjusting methods, design, or equipment as necessary.
• Special Projects: Participate in special engineering projects as needed, contributing technical expertise and leadership.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance to junior engineers and serve as a technical resource for team members, without formal people-management responsibilities.
• Threat & Trend Analysis: Prepare assessments of current security threats and trends, analyzing intelligence data and providing recommendations for countermeasures.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in a related field (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: 9+ years of experience in countermeasures engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge:
  
  • Experience with electrical, electromechanical, and computer systems in mission-critical or secure environments.
  • Experience conducting site surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with ICS 705, NSSAM 1-13, and other security standards.
• Skills & Abilities:
  
  • Strong technical writing skills for creating and reviewing complex reports, Site Survey Reports, and testing documentation.
  • Experience updating and maintaining records in customer databases/applications.
  • Analytical skills to conduct ad-hoc testing, analyze results, and identify anomalies.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification / Training: Successful completion of the TSCM Fundamentals Course at the Interagency Training Center (ITC).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to carry and lift equipment up to 75 pounds during site visits.
• Security Clearance: Top Secret / SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) with Polygraph required.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
• Location: Onsite

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

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