Program Security Subject Matter Expert (Modeling & Simulation)

KBR•Reston, VA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR is seeking a Program Security Subject Matter Expert to support a multi-disciplinary team that provides modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This team conducts exploration of emerging technologies and operating concepts within the context of a complex, large-scale kill web using and advanced, Multi-Level Security (MLS) compliant MS&A and tools and environments. Candidate shall: Provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations and hands-on-support to all Special Programs support related activities, to include compliance with DoD and IC policies for marking, handling, and potential future release of classified information. Perform day-to-day activities to ensure the timely and accurate development/integration of Special Access Program (SAP) requirements. Liaise with government and third-party software developer stakeholders with respect to MLS tool functionality and MLS process and product improvement. Support the packaging and dissemination of program documentation in accordance with applicable SCI and SAP policies. Understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI, Controlled Access Program (CAP), SAP, and other collateral materials IAW applicable security policies and regulations. Have a focus on resource development and process improvement. Interpret written Security Classification Guide (SCG) content and interact with the MS&A tool and environment in order to: Instantiate SCG Critical Program Information (CPIs) as logical MLS rulesets in the MS&A environment. Inspect simulation output for proper dynamic classification marking based on the instantiated MLS rulesets. Provide timely classification management expertise to resolve complex classification management issues. Develop innovative techniques to implement MLS training and compliance with established classification management policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience
At least 2 years in a management role
Active TS//SCI clearance
Demonstrate experience applying Executive Orders 12333 and 13526; Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) 906 & 705; DoD Directive 5230.11; and DoD Manuals 5200.01, 5200.45, and 5205.07 standards associated with classified national security information, and special access program information
Must have successfully completed/passed the CDSE course Introduction to Special Access Programs SAP 101.10 (or equivalent)
Background in knowledge management systems and documentation control (e.g., SharePoint, records management)
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related discipline with a strong emphasis on discrete logic, plus 12 years of relevant experience
At least 4 years in a management role
Successful completion of Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) and Special Program Security Credential (SPSC)
Documented experience as a certified Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO), Classification Management Officer (CMO), Special Access Program Control Officer (SAPCO), or similar position
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, diagrams, and models
Intermediate level coding skills in a general-purpose programming language such as Python
Prior military or intelligence community experience

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise, assistance, recommendations and hands-on-support to all Special Programs support related activities, to include compliance with DoD and IC policies for marking, handling, and potential future release of classified information.
Perform day-to-day activities to ensure the timely and accurate development/integration of Special Access Program (SAP) requirements.
Liaise with government and third-party software developer stakeholders with respect to MLS tool functionality and MLS process and product improvement.
Support the packaging and dissemination of program documentation in accordance with applicable SCI and SAP policies.
Understand and enforce procedures for handling SCI, Controlled Access Program (CAP), SAP, and other collateral materials IAW applicable security policies and regulations.
Have a focus on resource development and process improvement.
Interpret written Security Classification Guide (SCG) content and interact with the MS&A tool and environment in order to:
Instantiate SCG Critical Program Information (CPIs) as logical MLS rulesets in the MS&A environment.
Inspect simulation output for proper dynamic classification marking based on the instantiated MLS rulesets.
Provide timely classification management expertise to resolve complex classification management issues.
Develop innovative techniques to implement MLS training and compliance with established classification management policies.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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