Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA)
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, and provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas. Guidance will be provided to the GSSO and PM regarding the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process, and specific guidance pertaining to contract security requirements in reference to cost, feasibility, and appropriateness. The role requires maintaining 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 in the development, execution, and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP). This includes assessing threat and risk, developing risk management actions, and implementing long-term courses of actions. The ASA will also assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, and other security documents. Review of 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. Analysis of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies, or CPI, and the preparation of analytical products from various resources, will be performed. Classification guidance and assistance for all security programs, including collateral and SAP programs, will be provided. Analysis of Counterintelligence reports and preparation of written summaries of activities with potential impact to customer resources are required. The ASA will write, review, and/or edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and System Test Plans (STP). Assistance will be provided to government system security engineers performing close-out actions for SAPs. Development and implementation of quarterly and annual security education and training for personnel are also part of the role. The ASA will 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.
Requirements
- 10 + years of related experience
- Minimum two (2) years of direct SAP experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance Must Currently Possess
- Must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
- US Citizenship Required
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
