Industrial Security Specialist Job at Tecolote Research (El Segundo)

Job Description

The Facility Clearance (FCL) Sponsorship & Industrial Security Specialist serves as the subject matter expert responsible for guiding uncleared contractors through the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) facility clearance process and onboarding them into the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). This position provides regulatory guidance, sponsorship support, vendor coaching, and program management oversight to ensure contractors achieve facility clearance eligibility efficiently and in full compliance with NISP requirements.

Job Responsibility

Facility Clearance Sponsorship
Vendor Onboarding and Security Program Guidance
NISS, NBIS, and e-APP Support
FOCI and Corporate Structure Review
DD Form 254 Management
Program Tracking and Reporting

Requirements

Minimum 10 years related experience required.
Extensive experience with DCSA Facility Clearance Branch (FCB) processes and initial facility clearance sponsorship activities.
Expert knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR Part 117).
Thorough understanding of facility clearance requirements, KMP designations, FOCI reporting, and SF-328 requirements.
Demonstrated experience sponsoring companies for facility clearances or successfully managing uncleared contractors through the DCSA initial facility clearance process.
Advanced proficiency with: National Industrial Security System (NISS)
Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)
e-APP
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex organizational structures and identify security compliance risks.
Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple facility clearance actions simultaneously.
Ability to prepare detailed reports, maintain tracking metrics, and communicate status updates to executive and program leadership.
US Citizenship is required.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Business Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial security experience.
Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) FSO Program Management for Non-Possessing Facilities Curriculum (or Possessing Facilities equivalent).
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to maintain the clearance throughout employment.

Nice to have

Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Industrial Security Oversight Certification (ISOC).
Additional industrial security, personnel security, or program management certifications.
Prior experience supporting Government Contracting Activities (GCAs), defense contractors, or federal security programs.

What we offer

Health & Welfare
Company Paid Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Retirement
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Time Off
Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Leave
Military Leave
Sick Leave

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