Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA)

GD Information Technology•Arlington, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA) will assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology programs throughout the system's life cycle. This role involves in-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities, and to assist with the identification and implementation of countermeasures. The ASA will develop and implement a risk-managed based program protection plan and strategy, provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas, and offer security guidance to the GSSO and PM regarding the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process. The position requires specific guidance on contract security requirements, including cost, feasibility, and appropriateness. The ASA will maintain a working relationship with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, and contractor security officers to ensure standardized processes for DD Form 254 efforts. Direct support will be provided to customer program protection/security officers for Program Protection Planning (PPP). This includes assessing threat and risk, developing risk management actions, and implementing long-term courses of action. The role also involves assisting in the development of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other security documents. Reviewing program documentation for public release, ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications, and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine is also a key responsibility. The ASA will analyze foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies, or CPI, and produce analytical products from various resources. Providing classification guidance and assistance for all security programs, analyzing Counterintelligence reports, and preparing written summaries of activities with potential impact are also required. The role includes writing, reviewing, and/or editing Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and System Test Plans (STP). Additionally, the ASA will assist government system security engineers with close-out actions for SAPs and develop and implement quarterly and annual security education and training. Technical analysis and OPSEC support will be provided to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ special programs and other associated operations.

Requirements

10 + years of related experience
Top Secret/SCI Clearance Must Currently Possess
Must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Minimum two (2) years of direct SAP experience
Extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process

Nice To Haves

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience
Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience
Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years

Responsibilities

Assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology programs throughout the system's life cycle.
Conduct in-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities.
Assist with the identification and implementation of countermeasures.
Develop and implement a risk managed based program protection plan and strategy.
Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas.
Provide security guidance to the GSSO and PM, as it relates to the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process.
Provide specific guidance pertaining to the contract security requirements in reference to cost, feasibility and appropriateness of requirement.
Maintain a working relationship with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254 efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
Directly support customer program protection/security officers in the development, execution and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP).
Assess threat and risk, develop risk management actions and implements long term courses of actions.
Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer.
Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine.
Conduct analysis of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies or CPI.
Prepare and produce analytical products from numerous resources, to include various databases, to ensure a real-time, tailored product is provided.
Provide classification guidance and assistance for all security programs to include collateral and SAP programs.
Analyze Counterintelligence reports and prepare written summaries of activities with potential impact to customer resources.
Write, review, and/or edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Test Plans (STP).
Assist government system security engineers performing close out actions for SAPs as needed.
Develop and implement quarterly and annual security education and training for personnel.
Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with extra paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available