Acquisition Security Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities while identifying and implementing countermeasures.
• Developing and implementing risk management-based program protection plans, strategies, and specific guidance pertaining to contract security requirements in reference to cost, feasibility, and appropriateness.
• Providing technical advice, classification guidance, and security recommendations to the PM, GSSO, and cognizant security authorities for collateral and SAP programs, emerging mission areas, and Air Force acquisition/sustainment processes.
• Coinciding between Air Force security authorities and Mission Partner security authorities for acquisition program activities while maintaining professional working relationships to standardize all DD Form 254 efforts.
• Directly supporting customer program protection and security officers in the development, execution, and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP), threat assessments, and long-term risk management courses of action.
• Reviewing program documentation for public release to ensure Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, and analyzing foreign intelligence threats against programs involving critical research or sensitive technologies.
• Writing, reviewing, and editing critical security documentation, including Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operations security (OPSEC) plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area; an additional 4 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.
• 10+ years of related experience with acquisition programs, including a minimum of 4 years working with SCI or SAR programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated.
• Thorough familiarity with security policies, manuals, and appropriate ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and other guiding policy documents.
• Experience performing technical analysis, security education training, and OPSEC support for Special programs and associated RDT&E system requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with SAR program acquisitions is highly desired.
• Willingness to travel within the scope of the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) via both air and ground transportation.

Clearance Requirements

• An active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Must possess eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Must have a willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time in closed-area offices.
• Frequent communication with co-workers, management, and customers to exchange accurate information.