Information Security Program Support Specialist

OBXtek Inc.•Joint Base Andrews, MD

4d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

OBXtek is hiring an Information Security Program Support Specialist to provide Functional Area Manager support to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Air National Guard (ANG), including RPA/Strike and Command and Control functions. The role supports ANG and Space Command security programs across information, personnel, physical, industrial, and information systems security, counter-insider threat, compliance, and training. Duties include support for physical and TEMPEST accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), collateral open-storage areas, and classified processing areas. The specialist serves as an ANG point of contact for collateral and SCI security matters, works with Department of Defense and national-level agencies, and helps ANG units adapt their security programs to changing requirements. The position provides guidance, oversight, compliance support, training, inspections, program reviews, and assistance visits. It also supports SCI facility accreditation, security education, travel briefings, security violation management, and the coordination of information, personnel, and industrial security programs. The position is based at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and anticipates travel to ANG units. Travel locations and dates will be coordinated after contract award; authorized travel expenses are subject to the Joint Travel Regulation and contract funding limitations. The listed annual salary range is $90,000–$95,000, with actual compensation dependent on factors including experience, education, skills, certifications, location, project budget, contract requirements, and market conditions.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access or eligibility.
Seven years of relevant experience in the Information Security field.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the ANG point of contact for collateral and SCI security matters, coordinating with DoD, DIA, NSA, Air Force organizations, DCSA CAS, and other agencies to evaluate and guide unit programs.
Research, interpret, analyze, and apply executive orders, intelligence community directives, manuals, regulations, and operating instructions in support of the Special Security Office.
Provide guidance on physical and information security issues for NGB and ANG units.
Support supervision and management of the ANG SCI program, including operational, functional, and mission assurance requirements.
Coordinate compliance activities between ANG units and the Air Force Special Security Office as directed by the government.
Work with MAJCOM security offices 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.
Support pre-construction, concept approval, and accreditation processes for ANG SCIFs.
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 anticipated changes to national SCI policies.
Forward SCI access certifications for cleared personnel traveling to other locations.
Conduct SCI foreign travel briefings and investigations, and manage security violation program activities.
Advise SCI-inducted personnel on proper handling, transportation, marking, and protection of SCI.
Travel to ANG units for SCIF inspections, personnel and industrial security training and inspections, site visits, and SATAFs.
Coordinate and conduct information security program reviews and staff assistance visits, and monitor field-unit regulatory compliance.
Provide guidance, education, and training to support subordinate organizational missions.
Apply Air Force Information Security Program policies and procedures to protect classified information and material.
Establish and revise methods for quantitative reviews and promptly identify legal, regulatory, and customer concerns, as required by the government.
Provide technical recommendations on the Information Security Program to peer program managers.
Conduct program assistance visits in assigned areas to support operational needs throughout the command.
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, as directed by the government.
Help NGB and ANG personnel, industrial security staff, and the IP Director ensure information, personnel, and industrial security disciplines converge to meet ANG and Air Force mission requirements.
Support Personnel and Industrial Security Program Managers in coordinating the programs to work efficiently together and provide unified mission capabilities.