INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (SENIOR ENTITY TRIAGE SPECIALIST)

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (SENIOR ENTITY TRIAGE SPECIALIST)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Quantico, Virginia

Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: The Senior Entity Triage Specialist (ETS) is a subject matter expert leading the independent production and quality assurance of Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs). This role requires deep analysis of corporate structures to identify beneficial ownership and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks. The Senior ETS communicates critical security findings and mitigation strategies to senior leadership to protect sensitive USG information and technology.

Major Duties:

• As a INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (SENIOR ENTITY TRIAGE SPECIALIST) you will be responsible for the following duties: Independently manages a large portfolio of the most complex cases, preparing routine and non-routine, in-depth Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) that clearly articulate significant and nuanced national security risk indicators. Serves as a senior technical authority, providing expert direction, feedback, coaching, and mentorship to government and contractor staff on highly complex business and security analysis, investigative techniques, and mitigation strategies. Drives process innovation by identifying significant areas for improvement, developing and determining courses of action for leadership, and leading the implementation of solutions that enhance workflow, training, and internal guidance. Conducts high-level studies, inquiries, and critical reviews of performance metrics and data analysis for senior leadership, ensuring the accuracy of reporting and informing strategic updates to policies and procedures. Independently prepares and delivers detailed briefings and formal training to internal and external senior-level customers, stakeholders, and intelligence community partners on all matters related to the verification and triage mission. Acts with full autonomy to coordinate complex verification processes, sensitive information requests, and reciprocity actions with other cognizant security agencies and responds independently to high-stakes information requests from government customers. Serves as the acting Entity Triage Team Lead or Unit Chief on a rotational basis, assuming leadership responsibilities in their absence and managing competing priorities to ensure mission requirements are met.

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 03/30/2026 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 (GS/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: Applying advanced principles from multiple security disciplines (personnel, industrial, physical, information security) to independently analyze and resolve complex security issues. Analyzing and integrating complex intelligence and counterintelligence information to produce detailed analytical products that assess multifaceted threats to U.S. interests. Utilizing agency processes, systems,and tools to conduct due diligence and develop mitigation strategies for complex cases involving companies contracted to support the U.S. Government. Deconstructing complex, multi-layered corporate structures to identify and assess critical vulnerabilities related to foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI), key management personnel, and financial stability. Managing a caseload of moderately complex to complex assignments, conducting in-depth research and analysis to produce high-quality Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) for agency and U.S. Government customers. Briefing senior leaders and external partners, clearly articulating complex business and security vulnerabilities and providing well-reasoned analytical judgments. Communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders regarding mission requirements, performance metrics, and the status of high-priority cases. Developing and presenting detailed findings on security vulnerabilities to inform critical decisions regarding entity access to classified or sensitive U.S. Government information and technology. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 3. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12914766. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-30