GENERAL BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Posted: March 26, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves researching companies to spot security risks, especially from foreign influences, and creating reports that help decide if they can handle sensitive government work.
You'll analyze business structures, threats, and vulnerabilities to protect national security.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in security analysis, intelligence, or risk assessment who enjoys deep research and briefing leaders.
The Due Diligence Analyst (DDA) serves as part of the Due Diligence Division and is responsible for managing the research, analysis, and timely production of business and security-related Entity Vulnerability Assessments (EVAs) evaluating a company's risk indicators and assessing the resultant vulnerabilities' impact on a company's management personnel, business operations, USG customers, security posture, and national security." 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 04/06/2026 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 integrate complex intelligence and counterintelligence information to produce detailed analytical products that assess multifaceted threats.
Utilizing agency processes, systems, and tools to conduct due diligence and develop mitigation strategies for complex cases.
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 Entity Vetting Assessments (EVAs).
Briefing senior leaders and external partners, clearly articulating complex business and security vulnerabilities and providing well-reasoned analytical judgments.
Managing communications 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 information and technology.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1.
Reasoning- Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. 2.
Vulnerabilities Assessment and Management- Conduct assessments on threats and vulnerabilities, determine the level of risk, and develop and recommend appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations.
Conduct assessments in a counterintelligence context to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, and sabotage conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations or persons, or international terrorist activities 3.
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 4.
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.
Major Duties:
As a INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (SENIOR DUE DILIGENCE ANALYST) you will be responsible for the following duties: Independently prepares and finalizes routine and non-routine, highly complex Entity Vulnerability Assessments (EVAs), ensuring all products meet Intelligence Community (IC) analytic standards and internal style guides before dissemination.
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 courses of action for leadership, and leading the implementation of solutions that enhance workflow, products, and internal guidance.
Conducts high-level studies and critical reviews of performance metrics and data analysis for senior leadership, ensuring accuracy to inform strategic updates to policies and procedures.
Independently prepares and delivers detailed briefings and formal training to internal/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, responding independently to high-stakes information requests.
Manages complex workloads and team metrics by setting priorities, monitoring suspense dates, and realigning tasks to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring timely completion of all actions.
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