Industrial Security Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this position. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The Industrial Security Specialist supports the administration and execution of the Nakupuna Companies Industrial Security Program under the direction of the Director of Industrial Security and Insider Threat Programs. This is a pipeline position intended to support current and anticipated growth across the Nakupuna Companies and may be filled as business and contract requirements evolve. The position provides industrial security support to assigned Lines of Business, contracts, employees, consultants, subcontractors, and program leadership while helping ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), applicable contractual requirements, company security policies, and customer security requirements. The Industrial Security Specialist serves as a primary security point of contact for assigned programs and is responsible for managing contract-specific security requirements throughout the contract lifecycle. The position works closely with the Facility Security Officer (FSO), Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO), Personnel Security (PERSEC) team, Program Managers, Contracts, Recruiting, Human Capital, Information Technology, government customers, and other stakeholders to ensure security requirements are identified, communicated, documented, and completed in a timely manner. The Industrial Security Specialist is expected to provide responsive customer support, maintain accurate and auditable security records, identify potential compliance concerns, and contribute to the overall readiness and effectiveness of the Nakupuna Companies Industrial Security Program. This position is focused on industrial security program administration and contract security support. It does not perform Information Security, cybersecurity, Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or classified information system administration functions.

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in financial analysis. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities: Professional experience supporting industrial security, contract security, personnel security, government contracting, or a related security discipline within the National Industrial Security Program. Successful completion of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE), FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities curriculum (IS030.CU).Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program and applicable NISP requirements. Ability to interpret and apply security requirements contained in DD Forms 254, contracts, policies, procedures, and government guidance. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts, employees, deadlines, and competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate security requirements to employees, managers, customers, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and auditable industrial security records. Ability to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential, or security-related matters. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed Security Team. Ability to obtain and maintain required access to government industrial and personnel security management platforms. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance commensurate with assigned responsibilities. Preferred

Qualifications: Experience supporting a cleared defense contractor or multiple cleared facilities. Experience administering and reviewing DD Forms 254.Experience with DISS, NBIS, NISS/NCAISS, Sign In Compliance, or similar industrial and personnel security management platforms. Experience processing visit authorization requests, government credentials, CACs, consultants, subcontractors, or classified contract onboarding. Experience serving as an Assistant Facility Security Officer, Industrial Security Specialist, Security Lead, or comparable NISP role. Experience interacting with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives, government security representatives, contracting personnel, and Program Managers. Familiarity with SEAD 3 reporting requirements, personnel security requirements, insider threat awareness, safeguarding requirements, and industrial security self-inspection activities. Additional CDSE, SP?D, NCMS, or other recognized industrial security training or credentials.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.5 years of experience required.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active Top Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location Requirements: Hybrid/3+ days in the office, must be in the DC Metro area. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Successful performance in this role requires: Regulatory Knowledge:

• Ability to understand and apply NISPOM and contractual security requirements. Program Ownership:
• Ability to independently manage assigned contracts and follow security actions from identification through completion. Customer Service:
• Ability to provide practical security guidance while supporting contract execution and business needs. Judgment:
• Ability to recognize when an issue can be resolved independently and when FSO involvement or escalation is required. Communication:
• Ability to clearly translate security requirements for employees and program leadership. Planning and Prioritization:
• Ability to manage urgent requests while proactively addressing upcoming security requirements. Collaboration:
• Ability to work effectively with Personnel Security, Contracts, Recruiting, Human Capital, Information Technology, Program Management, and government stakeholders. Accuracy and Accountability:
• Commitment to maintaining complete, timely, and auditable security records. Continuous Improvement:
• Ability to identify inefficient processes and recommend practical solutions.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.