Antiterrorism / Force Protection Senior Analyst

Type: Full Time | Location: Camp Springs / Andrews AFB, Maryland | Overtime Exempt: No | Reports To: ARMADA HQ | Security Clearance Required: Secret

Responsibilities

• Program and Policy Administration:
  • Provide antiterrorism guidance and risk-management support to Air National Guard field units.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining policy related to the Mission Assurance System of Record.
  • Review, analyze, and maintain Antiterrorism Plans for all Air National Guard installations, ensuring updates and accuracy.
  • Maintain reference materials and continuity documentation related to antiterrorism, force protection, and Mission Assurance policies and processes.
  • Coordinate technical support actions with the Contracting Officer Representative and ensure project management responsibilities are executed professionally and accurately.
  • Ensure antiterrorism and force protection guidance is consistently communicated and applied across Air National Guard units.
• Equipment And Logistics Oversight:
  • Coordinate Physical Security and Antiterrorism unfunded requirements submissions, ensuring correct routing, documentation, and follow-up with submitting units.
  • Prioritize unfunded requirements in alignment with Base Defense Branch Chief direction and organizational priorities.
  • Ensure corrections and updates are communicated to field units to maintain accurate and compliant submissions.
  • Support logistical oversight by maintaining awareness of installation-level physical security needs and resource gaps.
  • Provide coordinated support to the Base Defense Branch on equipment and resource-related antiterrorism requirements.
• Data Analysis and Compliance Monitoring:
  • Maintain access to required systems and tools such as the Management Internal Control Toolset, Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal/e-Guardian, the Air Force Justice Information System, and the Mission Assurance System of Record.
  • Analyze installation-level vulnerability, security, and antiterrorism data to identify risks, trends, and compliance gaps.
  • Provide monthly findings and deficiency summaries, along with quarterly and annual trend analyses for leadership review.
  • Monitor antiterrorism program compliance through on-site observations, assessments, automated record reviews, and follow-up reporting.
  • Prepare monthly written reports detailing issues, vulnerabilities, compliance status, and recommended corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Coordination And Training:
  • Coordinate with National Guard Bureau functional managers, Major Commands, Headquarters Air Force, and assessment agencies on antiterrorism and mission assurance initiatives.
  • Support and coordinate Joint Mission Assurance Assessments, Defense Threat Reduction Agency assessments, and other higher-headquarters vulnerability assessment activities.
  • Conduct Staff Assisted Visits to review, validate, and support antiterrorism and mission assurance program execution, providing reports on findings.
  • Develop, update, and maintain antiterrorism training materials and curriculum, including facilitation and delivery of Antiterrorism Level II training when required.
  • Respond to AFNORTH information requests within required timelines, coordinating all responses with the Base Defense Branch Chief before submission.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience supporting Department of Defense or Air National Guard antiterrorism, force protection, base defense, or mission assurance programs.
• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of Department of Defense and Air National Guard antiterrorism, base defense, and mission assurance policies, standards, directives, and risk-management processes, including the Mission Assurance System of Record.
• Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining Antiterrorism Plans, vulnerability assessments, installation reporting, and Mission Assurance data using systems such as the Management Internal Control Toolset, Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal/e-Guardian, and the Air Force Justice Information System.
• Ability to conduct on-site assessments, Staff Assisted Visits, Joint Mission Assurance Assessments, and trend analysis, producing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for leadership.
• Skilled in coordinating with National Guard Bureau functional managers, Major Commands, Headquarters Air Force, AFNORTH, and assessment entities to align antiterrorism and force protection efforts.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and deliver antiterrorism training materials and curriculum, including Antiterrorism Level II instruction and mission assurance program briefings.