Acquisition Information Protection Manager (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is building a pipeline of qualified Acquisition Information Protection Managers for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and other Department of Defense programs at Eglin AFB, Florida. The requisition is not currently tied to an immediate opening or a specific contract; candidates may be considered for future positions based on qualifications and program needs. The role supports government execution of acquisition program security requirements throughout a program’s lifecycle. Managers provide expertise in Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), collateral security, personnel security, industrial security, information security, and program protection. They work with government, prime contractor, and subcontractor personnel to establish and maintain secure environments, ensure compliance with DoD security requirements, and protect critical program information, technologies, and capabilities. The position is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL, with estimated travel of 10% depending on program needs. Journeyman and Senior qualification paths are described in the posting. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold a Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access. The SPeD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) is required within 14 months of beginning support and must be maintained throughout performance.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a Top Secret clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Journeyman qualification: Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree, 9 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC; or a related bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or a related bachelor’s degree, 5 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC; or a related master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; or a related master’s degree, 3 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC.
Senior qualification: 20 years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree, 14 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC; or a related bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or a related bachelor’s degree, 9 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC; or a related master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; or a related master’s degree, 6 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC.
Obtain the SPeD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) within 14 months of beginning support and maintain it throughout performance.
Demonstrate acquisition program security management skills, including knowledge of SAP, SCI, personnel security, information security, OPSEC, program protection planning, security risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, CONOPS development, CUI protection, classified material accountability, physical security, secure facility operations, NISPOM compliance, security database management, and inspection, audit, and compliance assessment methodologies.
Ability to lead and manage cross-functional technical teams.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven environment.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience implementing requirements derived from Executive Orders 13526, 13556, and/or 12968, or successor policies.
Knowledge and experience implementing DoDM 5200.01 Information Security Program requirements.
Knowledge and experience implementing DoDM 5200.02 Personnel Security Program requirements.
Knowledge and experience implementing DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information requirements.
Knowledge and experience implementing National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements.
Knowledge and experience implementing DoDM 5205.07 SAP Security Manual requirements.
Knowledge and experience implementing DoDM 5105.21 SCI Security Administration requirements.
SPeD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
SPeD Program Security Certification (PSC).
Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
Industrial Security Professional (ISP).
Other DoD-recognized security, SAP, SCI, personnel security, or industrial security certifications.

Responsibilities

Support acquisition program security activities throughout all phases of the program lifecycle.
Develop, implement, and maintain acquisition security policies, procedures, and best practices for SAP, SCI, collateral, and CUI requirements.
Assist with developing and maintaining Program Protection Plans, System Security Management Plans, Security Risk Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, OPSEC Plans, and related acquisition security documentation.
Prepare and maintain security-related sections of acquisition, engineering, test, and sustainment program documentation.
Review contractor deliverables for compliance with security requirements and program protection measures.
Conduct security surveys, assessments, inspections, studies, audits, and reviews to evaluate compliance and identify security risks.
Support source selection activities with acquisition security expertise and guidance.
Evaluate program security information, hardware, technologies, production activities, transportation plans, storage requirements, and test activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Maintain databases and records for classified holdings, classified visits, access authorizations, inventories, and accountability requirements.
Perform receipt, inventory, storage, transmittal, destruction, logging, and distribution activities for classified information and materials.
Inspect and review accountability of classified holdings to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements.
Support physical security efforts for facilities, SCIFs, SAPFs, and secure storage locations.
Open and close secure facilities and ensure compliance with procedures for classified work environments.
Administer personnel security requirements, including reviewing and validating eligibility for access to classified information, SAPs, and other restricted programs.
Develop and deliver security awareness, OPSEC, and security education training programs.
Maintain lock combinations and secure storage accountability in accordance with governing security policies.
Coordinate with government security offices, program offices, and contractor personnel to implement security requirements effectively.
Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies as part of continuous program protection efforts.
Ensure compliance with federal, DoD, Air Force, SAP, SCI, industrial security, and information security requirements.