Summary 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." Responsibilities 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. 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 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. 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. 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