ACQUISITION SECURITY ANALYST

MANTECH•El Segundo, CA

8d•$109,000 - $181,500•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA) - II to join its team in El Segundo, California. The role assists the Government Program Manager in developing and implementing comprehensive program protection methodologies to safeguard advanced technology programs throughout the system lifecycle. It supports collateral and Special Access Programs (SAP) through direct security oversight, risk management, and acquisition lifecycle guidance in a high-tempo operational environment. The analyst provides program protection planning, acquisition security documentation, technical and classification guidance, and analysis of foreign intelligence threats and counterintelligence reporting. The position supports Space Systems Command or Space Force special programs and associated research, development, test, and evaluation efforts. It is onsite and requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, willingness to submit to a polygraph, and eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information. Extensive travel within the program’s Area of Responsibility by air and ground transportation is required. The projected compensation range is $109,000 to $181,500. Final compensation may depend on contract wage determinations, relevant experience, skills, location, education, certifications, and federal contract labor categories. MANTECH offers, depending on position, health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
10 or more years of related acquisition program experience, including at least six years supporting SCI or SAR programs.
Extensive knowledge of DD Form 254 and its integration across the Air Force acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Department of Defense security policies, manuals, ICDs, and JAFANs.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Willingness to submit to a polygraph.
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
Ability to remain stationary in closed-area office settings for extended periods, including 50% of the time, and occasionally move around the office to access files, cabinets, and office machinery.
Willingness to travel extensively within the program’s Area of Responsibility by air and ground transportation.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of experience focused directly on Special Access Program (SAP) acquisitions.
Ability to interact effectively with Department of Defense leadership, military and civilian personnel, and industry partners.
High degree of initiative, originality, and independent problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Conduct lifecycle program analysis to identify Critical Program Information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and associated vulnerabilities.
Guide customer program protection and security personnel in developing, executing, and implementing Program Protection Planning (PPP) and risk-mitigation strategies.
Maintain working relationships with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, and contractor security officers to support standardized and accurate DD Form 254 execution throughout acquisition and sustainment.
Author, review, and edit program security documentation, including Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and OPSEC plans.
Provide technical analysis, classification guidance, and operations security (OPSEC) support to Space Systems Command or Space Force special programs and associated RDT&E efforts.
Analyze foreign intelligence threats and counterintelligence reports concerning critical research, sensitive technologies, and CPI, and produce actionable analytical products.
Review program documentation for public release and ensure Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has appropriate markings, classifications, and distribution statements in accordance with Air Force doctrine.
Travel extensively within the program’s Area of Responsibility by air and ground transportation.