Deputy STILO (Special Programs)

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy STILO (Special Programs) assists the ARL:UT Scientific and Technical Intelligence Liaison Officer (STILO) in managing the ARL:UT STILO program under OPNAV Instruction 3880.6B and supports the Operational Security (OPSEC) Manager in administering the ARL:UT OPSEC program under the Department of Defense OPSEC Program Manual, 5205.02. The position gathers and disseminates intelligence relevant to ARL:UT research and personnel, assesses and anticipates threats to research, and provides intelligence support for foreign travel and contacts involving cleared personnel. The role also supports OPSEC planning and training, special-program security, contractual security requirements, coordination with external agencies and technical sponsors, classified meetings, JWICS connectivity, secure supply chain oversight, and security controls for sea tests. The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus and is subject to a government security investigation and continuing eligibility for access to classified information appropriate to project requirements. Standard office conditions apply, with possible travel and occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Seven years of demonstrated relevant experience in security, intelligence operations, engineering, or a similar field.
Experience assessing foreign threat capabilities, weapons systems, emerging technologies, and military equipment.
Experience publishing Science and Technology (S&T) intelligence updates.
Ability to work and communicate with internal and external clients from a wide variety of backgrounds and technical disciplines.
Ability to work independently with sensitive and classified information.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, self-initiate activities, and meet timelines.
U.S. citizenship.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements; employment is contingent on applying for and receiving eligibility within the period specified in the job offer, and must begin within 30 days after eligibility is confirmed.
Must maintain uninterrupted eligibility for access to classified information during employment, including successful completion of security polygraph examinations if required by sponsors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Immediate eligibility for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements.
Five years of experience providing intelligence to Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) at a University Affiliated Research Center, Federally Funded Research and Development Center, or Naval organization.
Experience translating engineering or acquisition requirements into intelligence collection requirements.
Experience supporting Navy intelligence requirements and technology as an intelligence officer or analyst.
Experience working with the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Familiarity with the DoD 5000 series Acquisition Management framework.

Responsibilities

Gather relevant information from the Intelligence Community applicable to ongoing research efforts and ARL:UT personnel, and disseminate it to appropriate personnel.
Anticipate intelligence threats to ongoing research and recommend measures to protect sensitive research activities.
Provide intelligence support to the Senior Management Official, University Key Management Personnel, the FSO, and CSSO regarding foreign travel and contacts involving ARL:UT and University of Texas System cleared personnel.
Review and submit foreign travel reporting documentation for personnel cleared for SCI and/or SAP access.
Serve as an Alternate OPSEC program manager and assist with execution and evaluation of OPSEC awareness, education, and training programs.
Ensure ARL:UT policies and procedures meet OPSEC requirements and protect critical information.
Establish and manage program-specific OPSEC plans for sensitive ARL:UT programs.
Serve as a liaison between ARL:UT and external agencies for formal intelligence support requests.
Assist the STILO with managing contractual requirements for multi-lab contractual agreements.
Coordinate meetings and VTCs for technical labs and sponsors, and provide logistical support for ARL-hosted SCI and SAP meetings with outside agencies.
Support the CSSO in managing JWICS connectivity and coordinating technology refreshes.
Perform contract reviews and closeouts, identify requirements, and coordinate with applicable security personnel.
Upload contractual requirements to systems of record such as DTIC as needed, and maintain records of uploads for government validation and audit.
Support oversight of the secure supply chain management program in accordance with Joint Special Access Program requirements and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, including supplier and vendor approval and reviews, and management of requirements for government-authorized information systems.
Support the ARL:UT special programs team in developing, implementing, and coordinating security controls and procedures during sea tests.
Perform other related functions as assigned.