SECURITY SPECIALIST (Regional Mission Action Officer)

This SECURITY SPECIALIST (Regional Mission Action Officer) position is with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (Department of Defense) in Phoenix, AZ. Serves as the Regional Mission Action Officer (RMAO) providing critical industrial security oversight and technical expertise across the region. Directs NISP compliance, evaluates complex FOCI mitigation products, and manages security incident investigations involving classified U.S., FGI, and NATO materials. Performs regional quality assurance, tracks operational metrics, and collaborates with counterintelligence and HQ elements to protect vital defense assets. Key duties: • As a SECURITY SPECIALIST (Regional Mission Action Officer) you will be responsible for the following duties: Oversight & Compliance: Serves as Regional Mission Action Officer; delivers technical expertise and industrial security oversight across regional field offices to ensure strict compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and 32 CFR Part 117. FOCI Mitigation: Evaluates and modifies complex FOCI products and Risk Mitigation agreements; evaluates FOCI programs in support of official security reviews and other actions to safeguard critical technologies and foreign government assets. Incident Management: Analyzes, supports, and/or coordinates mitigation of complex security incidents and Inspector General referrals involving classified U.S., NATO, and Foreign Government Information (FGI) at cleared contractor facilities. Quality Assurance: Directs Quality Management Program (QMP) initiatives; monitors high-stakes requirements for resolution; performs trend analysis and quality assessment reviews (QARs) to identify operational gaps and deliver targeted field-training solutions. Critical Communications Coordination: Evaluates Marginal and Unsatisfactory security ratings, FCL Invalidations, and FCL Revocations; reviews submitted cases for quality and consistency with 32 CFR Part 117 policy; coordinate revisions as necessary. HQ & Stakeholder Liaison: Serves as primary operational liaison between regional field elements and HQ; coordinates regular reporting, represents the region in national working groups, and manages communications with cleared contractors as needed. Qualifications: The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/security-administration-series-0080/ 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 11/09/2026 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. 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 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: Conducted reviews, inspections, evaluations, and/or assessments of industrial security programs to evaluate procedures for compliance with the 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule or similar National Security directive or policy; Researched and/or analyzed complex security problems or issues and recommended, advised, assisted, developed, and/or implemented solutions to benefit security programs; and Provided oral and/or written briefings or reports that clearly communicated a variety of concepts to different audiences. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity. 2. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 3. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. 4. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 5. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.