Security Specialist – Operations

About the role

The Security Specialist - Industrial supports the protection of classified, controlled unclassified, ITAR, and proprietary information managed within U.S. industry under the National Industrial Security Program.

This role ensures industry partners follow required security standards for safeguarding sensitive materials and complying with DoD contractual security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support INDUSEC activities by assisting with the protection of classified information, controlled unclassified information, ITAR data, and proprietary materials at industry sites.
• Ensure DoD industrial security requirements are accurately identified, documented, and implemented for all classified contract actions in alignment with organizational policies.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining security documentation such as DD Forms 254 to support classified contracting requirements.
• Help verify that Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions are properly safeguarded across industry partners.
• Coordinate with industry security personnel to monitor compliance with National Industrial Security Program requirements and contract security obligations.
• Maintain records, security correspondence, and documentation related to industrial security oversight and contract security guidance.
• Participate in security reviews, meetings, and working groups to support industrial security compliance and addresses program security concerns.
• Assist Government personnel in evaluating contractor security practices and ensuring corrective actions are implemented when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program requirements, DoD industrial security policies, and contract security documentation such as DD Forms 254.
• Skilled in evaluating industry security practices, identifying gaps, and supporting the implementation of compliant protective measures.
• Ability to interpret and apply industrial security requirements to contractor operations, including protection of CPI, MCC, and MCF.
• Skilled in maintaining detailed records and documentation to support industrial security compliance across multiple contractor locations.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with industry security managers, Government offices, and program stakeholders to ensure sensitive information is properly protected.
• Specialized experience with flag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education: Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Skills

Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program requirements, DoD industrial security policies, and contract security documentation such as DD Forms 254.

Skilled in evaluating industry security practices, identifying gaps, and supporting the implementation of compliant protective measures.