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ThinkTek · 2 months ago

Security Specialist

Hanover, MD, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in management and technology consulting services for the Federal Government. The Security Specialist role involves supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's risk-based industrial security oversight mission through research and analysis relevant to the National Industrial Security Program.

ConsultingIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingProject Management

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors (CDC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs

Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC

Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC

Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Part 117 requirements

Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines

Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer-approved telework

Provide security oversight as the primary DoD security interface for cleared contractor facilities relative to the establishment and maintenance of a security program in compliance with the NISP

Responsible for handling more difficult, complex, and challenging industrial security issues within the NAESOC area of responsibility

Identify and conduct administrative inquiries of serious security violations

The ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals and display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner

Facilitate the integration of the counterintelligence (CI) methodology into the administration of the NISP and provide CI information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Active Secret DoD ClearanceNational Industrial Security SystemNISPOM experienceProgram management supportOPSEC principlesOSINT knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyConflict Management

Required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Active Secret DoD Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS

Minimum three (3) years' experience with security-related data systems such as the National Industrial Security System (NISS) and the Defense Information System for Security-Joint Verification System (DISS-JVS), OR three (3) years' experience in intelligence or counterintelligence

At least three (3) years' experience in program management support

National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Industrial Security Experience experience

Knowledge of the principles of OPSEC and OSINT

Familiarity with new CUI guidance and directives

Ability to understand and apply the principles of research to analyze, evaluate, and interpret raw data collected from multiple sources

Preferred

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Preferred

At least five (5) years' relevant experience in business analysis, intelligence, counterintelligence, or industrial security

Familiarity with the NISP and 32 CFR NISPOM 117 requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages

Specialized experience for this position includes conducting inspections, surveys, and investigations of government and non-governmental facilities and personnel in order to determine protection of sensitive materials and information and compliance with laws and regulations

Conflict Management: anticipates and takes steps to prevent counterproductive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive manner