Information Security Program Support Specialist

OBXtek•Joint Base Andrews, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

OBXtek is hiring an Information Security Program Support Specialist to provide Functional Area Manager support to NGB/A2/6 and the RPA/Strike and C2 functions within NGB/A3/10, serving the Air National Guard’s ISR, RPA/Strike, Cyber/IT, and Command and Control staff at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The position supports the ANG and Space Command across Information Security, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Industrial Security, Counter Insider Threat, Information Systems Security (IAM Level 2), and Compliance and Training. Work includes physical and TEMPEST accreditation for SCIFs, collateral open-storage areas, and classified processing areas, along with administering security programs through directives, policies, technical guidance, and assistance. The specialist serves as an ANG point of contact for collateral and SCI security matters and coordinates with defense, intelligence, Air Force, and national-level agencies to evaluate and guide ANG unit security programs. The role supports SCI program oversight, policy interpretation and dissemination, security education and training, facility accreditation, inspections, compliance reviews, access certifications, foreign travel briefings, investigations, and security violation management. The position also helps align information, personnel, and industrial security programs to meet ANG and Air Force mission requirements. Travel to ANG units is anticipated; locations and dates will be coordinated after contract award, and authorized travel expenses are subject to the contract and Joint Travel Regulation.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access; the posting also identifies Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
Seven years of relevant experience in a related field of Information Security.
Training in accordance with DoD 8140 requirements for IAM Level 2 Information Assurance professionals.
Ability to travel in support of the effort; travel locations and dates will be coordinated as needed after contract award.

Responsibilities

Serve as the NGB ANG contact for collateral and SCI security matters and coordinate with relevant DoD, intelligence, Air Force, and national-level agencies.
Research, interpret, analyze, and apply executive orders, intelligence community directives, manuals, instructions, and operating instructions in support of security operations.
Provide physical and information security guidance to NGB and ANG units.
Assist the ANG Security office in supervising and managing the ANG SCI program and enforcing its operational, functional, and mission-assurance requirements.
Coordinate compliance activities between ANG units and the AF SSO as directed by the government, and oversee the ANG SCI program in accordance with DODM 5105.21-V1-3.
Coordinate with MAJCOM SSOs on SCI policies, directives, and procedures and disseminate changes to field units as directed.
Develop and conduct security education, establish security profiles, and review and disseminate SCI message traffic and other products for ANG customers.
Assist with pre-construction, concept approval, and accreditation processes for ANG SCIFs.
Help manage and maintain intelligence reference files containing applicable SCI directives, regulations, manuals, guidelines, reports, and correspondence.
Brief the ANG SSO and, as directed, ANG units on new and impending national SCI policy changes.
Forward SCI access certifications for cleared personnel traveling to other locations.
Conduct SCI foreign travel briefings and investigations, and manage security violation program activities.
Guide SCI-indoctrinated personnel on proper handling, transport, marking, and protection of SCI.
Travel to ANG units for SCIF inspections, Personnel and Industrial Security training and inspections, site visits, and SATAFs.
Coordinate information security program reviews and staff assistance visits to subordinate organizations and monitor field-unit regulatory compliance.
Provide guidance, education, and training to support subordinate organizations’ missions.
Apply Air Force Information Security Program policies and procedures to protect classified information and material.
Establish and revise quantitative review methods, as required by the government, to identify and address compliance issues and customer concerns.
Provide technical recommendations on the Information Security Program to peer program managers and conduct program assistance visits as needed.
Assist the SSO and Information Protection Branch Chief with training TSCOs, program managers, and security specialists.
Update security pamphlets, instructions, guidelines, and command policies at least annually when directed by the government.
Help NGB and ANG personnel, industrial security, and Information Protection leadership align information, personnel, and industrial security disciplines.
Support Personnel and Industrial Security Program Managers, as directed, to help the programs work efficiently together and provide unified mission capabilities.