Senior Security Program Protection Specialist

About the role

The Research and Technology Protection (RTP) team at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA, develops and provides subject matter expertise in providing day-to-day security classification guidance and assessments of classified and controlled unclassified information GEOINT campaigns and program tools development.

Responsibilities

• Provide system security analysis and program documentation and risk assessment analysis in support of the RTP mission.
• Research and recommend long and short-term program protection strategies and tactics for new and established programs, or to address program extensions or changes in program direction.
• Create, coordinate, and maintain Program Protection Plans for all assigned programs.
• Auxiliary in the identification of potential program vulnerabilities that could be exploited. This includes determining and applying appropriate security requirements (e.g. physical, information, personnel, etc.) and tasks relative to the specific technology programs to be protected.
• Assess the impact of compromising or losing NGA R&D information.
• Perform overall security risk assessment for NGA’s research efforts.
• Provide pros and cons associated with proposed risk mitigation options.
• Auxiliary in the identification of critical program information (CPI), threat analysis, developing, and coordinating program OPSEC plans.
• Plan, coordinate, execute security support for meetings.
• Attend program related meetings/events to monitor progress and plan for upcoming program security needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of total work experience.
• Experience in developing, staffing and managing security programs for Research and Development.
• Experience with research and technology protection (RTP).
• Working knowledge in any of the following:
• DoDI 5200.1 Information Security
• DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information
• IC Markings Guide
• DoDI 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents
• DoDI 5200.39 Critical Program Information
• DoDI 5000.83 Technology and Program Protection to Maintain Technology Advantage
• DoD Technology and Program Protection Guidebook

Desired Qualifications

• NGA experience.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC).
• Security Program Integration Professional Certificate (SPIPC).
• Special Program Security Certification (SPSC).
• Master's or PhD degree.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to comply with all security requirements, including handling classified information in secure environments.
• Ability to analyze requirements and contribute to solutions in a mission-driven environment.
• Ability to support functional planning, risk identification, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

Pay Range

$135,000 - $153,000 per year

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