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Industrial Security Support Researcher Jobs in Irving, TX at ThinkTek LLC
Industrial Security Support Researcher
Hybrid position, requires one day in office per week.
Who We Are: ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.
Position Description: ThinkTek is seeking an Industrial Security Support Researcher (ISSR) with an active security clearance, to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), in the Regional Headquarter’s office, located in Farmers Branch, TX. This ISSR position supports DCSA’s risk-based industrial security oversight mission by providing impactful pre-Security Review research and analysis relevant to the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Research sources vary, but are primarily limited to commercial and government databases, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and publically available information (PAI).
Responsibilities
Producing impactful research and analysis of potential risks to cleared defense contractors (CDC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities associated with the CDC.
Identifying and reporting possible OPSEC or other security issues associated with the CDC.
Identifying and reporting possible violations of 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Part 117 requirements.
Authoring professional work products and meeting established deadlines.
Working in a collaborative on-site work environment at DCSA or independently through customer approved telework.
Required
Bachelor’s degree.
At least three (3) years’ experience with security-related data systems such as the National Industrial Security System (NISS), and the Defense Information System for Security – Joint Verification System (DISS-JVS), OR three (3) years’ experience in intelligence or counterintelligence.
At least three (3) years’ experience in program management support.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Knowledge of the principles of OPSEC and OSINT.
Familiarity with new CUI guidance and directives.
Ability to understand and apply the principles of research to analyze, evaluate, and interpret raw data collected from multiple sources.
Current Top-Secret (TS) security clearance verifiable through DISS-JVS, and prior to start date.
ThinkTek offers telework and other flexible work arrangements to the greatest extent possible. ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Title: Industrial Security Support Researcher
Company: ThinkTek LLC
Location: Irving, TX
