Summary The Risk Management Chief (RMC) serves as part of the Entity Vetting Directorate senior leadership team and is responsible for supervising the production of Risk Management Strategy (RMS) reports and implementation of necessary risk treatment strategies at companies to address risks posed by business integrity and lawful conduct and FOCI concerns. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: This position devotes a minimum of twenty-five percent of its time to classical supervisory activity in overseeing the work of up to eight (8) GG14 Risk Management Branch Chiefs who each supervises and manage up to ten (10) GG07 to GG13 Risk Management Team Leads (RMTL) and Risk Management Officers (RMO), and contractor staff. Serve as a foremost technical expert in risk management, associated risk treatment techniques, and related processes and procedures related to the NISP and other mission areas under EV purview. Provide highly technical authoritative direction and feedback to government and contractor staff, other internal parties, and external parties related to risk management, associated risk treatment techniques, and related processes and procedures. Provides expert, authoritative advice and consultation to senior management within DCSA, to high level officials in the defense industry, vendors, and personnel in other agencies affected by the DCSA mission. Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to supervisors and team leads under their control and direction and developing continuity of operations based on EV guidance. Identify areas for improvement, determine the appropriate course of action addressing the areas, and implement solutions; areas for improvement may include workflow enhancements, organizational structure changes, additional resource requests, policy changes, additional training needs, and updates to internal guidance. Monitors Unit metrics against established key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare the timely dissemination team performance metrics on a recurring basis as requested. Participate and serve on Agency, Department, and Executive Branch meetings and working groups on topics related to risk management by providing subject matter expertise, as necessary, and promoting the capabilities and reputation of DCSA while fulfilling Agency strategic objectives. Conduct studies, inquiries, and metrics reviews and analysis, as necessary, ensuring accuracy of consolidated metrics reporting prior to submission beyond DCSA and informing updates to established policies, procedures, and decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: 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 02/27/2026 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 (GS/GG- 14) 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: Advanced experience managing a portfolio, projects, programs, or systems; Utilizing expert knowledge of security, intelligence, and business, with proficiency in analyzing workflows, metrics/production requirements, and needs analysis; Advanced experience training, leading, and mentoring others; Demonstrates proficiency in applying vetting principles and practices to address programs, technology, organizations, or individual risk; Advanced experience auditing approved risk management activities or determining risk management requirement activities to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory standards and internal style guides. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Decision Making- Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 2. Strategic Thinking- Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organization goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders. 3. Developing Others- Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by inspiring and providing a learning environment of ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods, enabling employees to address skill gaps and realize their highest potential. Actively encourages and supports enhancement of a joint perspective. 4. Planning & Evaluation- Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 5. Program Security- Employ an array of traditional, acquisition and security measures to sustain secrecy of highly sensitive United States Government programs and/or activities. Prevent unauthorized disclosure of national security program information throughout the program lifecycle. 6. Risk Management- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.
