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Protection Strategies Incorporated

Security Specialist - Industrial

Protection Strategies Incorporated, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Join Our Team as a FPS - Industrial Security Specialist! Protection Strategies, Inc. Location: Washington, DC 20201 Who We Are: At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and personnel security expertise for the U.S. Government. Our mission is to safeguard our clients' interests with integrity and innovation, reshaping the landscape of security. Why PSI?: Become part of a dedicated team that values people first and believes in making a meaningful impact. We offer cutting-edge solutions that promote safety and protect critical infrastructure. Your hard work will be recognized in our mission-driven culture. What We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits

: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine Financial Support:

401(K) Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Disability Products Wellness Programs:

Employee Assistance, GoodRx, Commuter Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts:

HSA + HRA Position Overview: This position supports the Industrial Security Unit (ISU) and serves as the liaison between the Contracting Office and the Department on security clearance requirements for classified contracts. The ISU is responsible for facilitating the contract vendor's Facility Security Clearance and Personnel Security Clearances through submission of the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254. The ISU reports to the DHS Federal Protective Services (FPS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). Key Responsibilities: Prepare, formulate, and develop DHS-wide policies, standards, and procedures for the implementation and management of the DHS Industrial Security Program. Advise top-level DHS officials and subject matter managers on developments and advances in personnel, contract, and industrial security programs. Conduct security surveys, inspections, and compliance reviews in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Presidential Directives, Executive Orders, interagency directives, and DHS and component policies. Developing, implementing, and overseeing policies for the management and administration of programs and personnel governed by Executive Order 12829, National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Conducting preliminary inquiries of actual or suspected compromise of classified information and ensures reporting requirements are met. Knowledge of industrial security, personnel security, and systems security policies and issues sufficient to formulate interrelated and common DHS-wide security policies and procedures. Knowledge of DHS and component organizational structures, applicable security policies, and lines of functional responsibility to effectively coordinate with proper officials on a broad range of tasks. Producing finished documentation such as reports, special studies, policy procedure development. Ability to conduct analyses, evaluations, and internal inspection of security programs, and present oral and written products Write and maintain Industrial Security SOP. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. Relevant experience shall include experience within one or more of the standard securities and/or intelligence fields e.g., technical, physical, information, industrial, personnel and operational security. Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more security and/or intelligence discipline and experience implementing complex government security and/or intelligence programs and policies is preferable. Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Shall demonstrate a proficiency in various types of information technology applications, such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with ISMS, eQIP, CVS, and/or DISS is preferred, but not required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We actively support diversity in our hiring practices. Employment offers will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to join PSI and help shape a safer future!

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