Industrial Security Policy SME

Redhorse Corporation
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Jan 15, 2025
About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works. About the Role Redhorse Corporation is seeking a highly experienced Industrial Security Policy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide critical support to the Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement & Security (CL&S) Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)) at the Pentagon. This pivotal role directly influences national security decisions by contributing to the review and analysis of proposed transactions submitted to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and by shaping DoD industrial security policy. You will have a significant impact on the security posture of the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base. Key Responsibilities Support the review, analysis, and development of OUSD(I&S) recommendations and attend meetings related to DoD decisions on the national security implications of proposed transactions submitted to CFIUS (approximately 5 times per week). Participate in the development, review, and coordination of all industrial security policy issuances and review pertinent policy documents from others for industrial security equities (approximately 5 times per week). Provide support for the review of industrial security letters about national-level industrial security-related issues affecting DoD, non-DoD, and the defense industrial base (approximately 5 times per year). Participate in sessions unique to the cleared defense industrial base, such as the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) and other quarterly working group meetings. Develop, update, and coordinate policy and develop action memos, congressional responses, briefings, background research, and participate in inter- and intra-agency meetings. Complete a wide spectrum of staff actions within established deadlines in response to Directorate, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, and/or Component leadership actions and requests about all facets of the Industrial Security Program. Required Experience/Clearance Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance eligibility. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Ten (10) years of experience working with DoD and national-level industrial security policies and procedures. Five (5) years of experience handling national-level industrial security-related issues affecting DoD, non-DoD, and the defense industrial base and demonstrated experience in providing recommendations to resolve the issues based on policy. Three (3) years of experience developing policy, including drafting, formatting, tracking, staffing, reviewing, and reconciling inputs to DoD Directive(s), Instruction(s), Manual(s), and other publications; and reviewing other policy documents for industrial security equities. Ten (10) years of policy or operational experience and experience as a staff action officer within the DoD, OSD, and/or a Military Component. Security Fundamentals Professional Certification from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Desired Experience Experience supporting key working groups such as the National Industrial Security Policy Program Advisory Committee and Defense Industrial Base Cyber Security Program. Experience in providing recommendations to resolve industrial security issues. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent_Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.