Summary The Senior Entity Triage Specialist (ETS) is a subject matter expert leading the independent production and quality assurance of Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs). This role requires deep analysis of corporate structures to identify beneficial ownership and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks. The Senior ETS communicates critical security findings and mitigation strategies to senior leadership to protect sensitive USG information and technology. Responsibilities As a INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (SENIOR ENTITY TRIAGE SPECIALIST) you will be responsible for the following duties: Independently manages a large portfolio of the most complex cases, preparing routine and non-routine, in-depth Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) that clearly articulate significant and nuanced national security risk indicators. Serves as a senior technical authority, providing expert direction, feedback, coaching, and mentorship to government and contractor staff on highly complex business and security analysis, investigative techniques, and mitigation strategies. Drives process innovation by identifying significant areas for improvement, developing and determining courses of action for leadership, and leading the implementation of solutions that enhance workflow, training, and internal guidance. Conducts high-level studies, inquiries, and critical reviews of performance metrics and data analysis for senior leadership, ensuring the accuracy of reporting and informing strategic updates to policies and procedures. Independently prepares and delivers detailed briefings and formal training to internal and external senior-level customers, stakeholders, and intelligence community partners on all matters related to the verification and triage mission. Acts with full autonomy to coordinate complex verification processes, sensitive information requests, and reciprocity actions with other cognizant security agencies and responds independently to high-stakes information requests from government customers. Serves as the acting Entity Triage Team Lead or Unit Chief on a rotational basis, assuming leadership responsibilities in their absence and managing competing priorities to ensure mission requirements are met. 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/#url=Group-Standards 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 03/30/2026 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-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: Applying advanced principles from multiple security disciplines (personnel, industrial, physical, information security) to independently analyze and resolve complex security issues. Analyzing and integrating complex intelligence and counterintelligence information to produce detailed analytical products that assess multifaceted threats to U.S. interests. Utilizing agency processes, systems,and tools to conduct due diligence and develop mitigation strategies for complex cases involving companies contracted to support the U.S. Government. Deconstructing complex, multi-layered corporate structures to identify and assess critical vulnerabilities related to foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI), key management personnel, and financial stability. Managing a caseload of moderately complex to complex assignments, conducting in-depth research and analysis to produce high-quality Risk Indicator Reports (RIRs) for agency and U.S. Government customers. Briefing senior leaders and external partners, clearly articulating complex business and security vulnerabilities and providing well-reasoned analytical judgments. Communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders regarding mission requirements, performance metrics, and the status of high-priority cases. Developing and presenting detailed findings on security vulnerabilities to inform critical decisions regarding entity access to classified or sensitive U.S. Government information and technology. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 3. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 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.
