Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: All U.S. Citizens; Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply

This position may be filled at either GG-11 or GG-12 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent.

As a INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (ENTITY TRIAGE TEAM LEAD) you will be responsible for the following duties:

GG-11

• Reviews, edits, and approves contractor-drafted Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) of low complexity, ensuring each product meets prescribed quality standards, IC analytic standards, and internal style guides prior to dissemination.
• Provide technical direction and feedback to government, contractor, and other staff regarding business and security research, analytical techniques, and associated procedures.
• Manages team workload by assigning tasks, setting appropriate suspense dates based on case prioritization, monitoring completion status, and coordinating the reassignment of complex tasks with senior team leads.
• Monitors contractor compliance with contract stipulations and tracks team and individual metrics against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing regular performance input to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and supervisors.
• Identifies and recommends areas for operational improvement, including workflow enhancements, product format revisions, additional training needs, and updates to internal guidance.
• Responds to requests for information from internal and external government customers and participates in meetings on matters related to the entity triage mission under the guidance of senior staff.

GG12

• Reviews, edits, and approves contractor-drafted Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) of moderate complexity, ensuring each product meets prescribed quality standards and adheres to IC analytic standards before dissemination.
• Independently prepares routine, moderately complex RIRs, ensuring all products adhere to applicable unit quality standards and IC analytic trade-craft.
• Provides technical direction, coaching, training, and mentoring to contractor staff and less experienced team leads to enhance research processes, analytical skills, and product quality.
• Independently manages team workload by prioritizing cases, assigning suspense dates, monitoring completion status, and realigning work to meet customer requirements and complexity thresholds.
• Identifies and proposes courses of action for leadership's consideration regarding process improvements, including workflow enhancements, product revisions, and updates to internal guidance.
• Monitors contractor compliance with contract stipulations and tracks team and individual metrics against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing performance data and reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and supervisors.
• Respond to requests for information and represent the mission by participating in and briefing at conferences and meetings with internal customers under the guidance of senior staff.

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): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: 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.
• For the GG-11 and GG-12: Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Security Fundamentals and Professional Certification within 12 months of appointment.
• For the GG-11 and GG-12: Incumbent is required to attend Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s Analysis 101 training course within 12 months of appointment.
• For the GG-12: Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the Industrial Security Oversight Certification within 12 months of appointment.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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 04/09/2026

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.

For the GG-11:
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 (GS/GG-09) 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:

• Assisted in the analysis of corporate structures by reviewing governance documents and ownership records to identify basic security and business vulnerabilities.
• Applied foundational knowledge of intelligence and counterintelligence programs to help identify potential threat indicators impacting personnel and companies under supervision.
• Contributed to security assessments by applying principles from United States Government (USG) security disciplines, such as personnel and industrial security, to complete assigned tasks.
• Supported the analysis of various company types, including their corporate governance, ownership, and control, to uncover ultimate beneficial ownership and potential Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) vulnerabilities.
• Supported the completion of recurring, low-complexity assignments that involve reviewing, editing, and approving analytical reports (such as Risk Indicator Reports) to inform the awarding of contracts.
• Drafted clear and concise written summaries and reports on factual business and security information for review by senior team members.
• Interfaced with internal and external customers to provide status updates and gather required information for ongoing cases under direct supervision.
• Documented and reported business and security vulnerabilities in entities for further review and action by senior personnel.
• Or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (e.g., Ph.D. or equivalent)

For the GG-12:
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 (GS/GG-11) 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:

• Applied a comprehensive understanding of multiple U.S. Government security disciplines, such as personnel, industrial, physical, and information security, to resolve security-related issues.
• Utilized knowledge of intelligence and counterintelligence programs to identify potential threat indicators impacting personnel and companies in support of case assignments.
• Executed vetting and mitigation actions on companies contracted to the U.S. Government using established agency processes, systems, tools, and procedures.
• Conducted analysis of various company types, including their corporate governance, ownership, and control, to uncover ultimate beneficial ownership and potential Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) vulnerabilities.
• Experience managing and ensuring the quality of analytical products, such as Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs), by reviewing and approving the work of other analysts, ensuring accuracy and compliance before informing high-stakes contracting decisions.
• Gathered complex business and security issues into clear and comprehensible written products and oral briefings for government and industry stakeholders.
• Served as a point of contact for internal and external customers to communicate mission requirements and provide status updates on current actions.
• Authored detailed reports that informed leadership and adjudicative authorities of identified business and security vulnerabilities within entities seeking access to classified or sensitive information.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management- Conduct assessments on threats and vulnerabilities, determine the level of risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations. Conduct assessments in a counterintelligence context to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, and sabotage conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations or persons, or international terrorist activities.

2. Accountability- Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

3. Customer Service- Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Note: Clients and customers include any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government.

4. Developing Others- Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by inspiring and providing a learning environment of ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods, enabling employees to address skill gaps and realize their highest potential. Actively encourages and supports enhancement of a joint perspective.

5. Leadership- Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result.

EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED:

1. Your resume:

• All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will be removed from further consideration. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
• If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Narrative responses in the assessment questionnaire do not replace content in your resume or vise a versa. Experience must be described in both places for qualification determinations.
• Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc., Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., Month/Year to present. Hours per Week).
• If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

2. Transcripts:

• College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.

3. SF50

• All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Failure to provide latest SF50 may result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

4. Veteran's Documents:

• If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf

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