RTP and Risk Review Specialist

Integral•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

About The Position

Integral Federal is seeking a Research and Technology Threat Protection (RTP) and Risk Review Specialist to support the development, coordination, and implementation of Science and Technology Protection Plans (S&TPPs) in alignment with Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army, and Army Futures Command (AFC) policies. This role is vital in safeguarding emerging technologies and ensuring risk-informed decision-making throughout the capability development lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Security Studies or related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience
OR an additional five (5) years of job related experience may be substituted for education requirement or completion of formal military/DoD intelligence training with fourteen (14) years with military/DoD training of related experience within the intelligence areas as outlined in the general duties/experiences
Within 60 days of starting work, to provide certificates from the following Defense Acquisition University course:
STM0020 Fundamentals of Science & Technology Protection
ACQ 110 Fundamentals of Acquisition Intelligence
STM 1010 Introduction to DoD Science & Technology Management
ACQ 160 Program Protection Planning Awareness
TS/SCI eligible

Responsibilities

Identify and document technology-related threats, vulnerabilities, and critical technology elements for emerging S&T efforts.
Support functional and technical decomposition processes; engage with organizational SMEs to ensure expert input is incorporated into S&TPPs.
Recommend and communicate threat mitigation strategies to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Coordinate with AFC, higher headquarters, and external partners to ensure comprehensive protection planning and intelligence support.
Evaluate S&T initiatives to determine whether they qualify as fundamental research and provide guidance accordingly.
Develop and prioritize intelligence requirements related to organizational technologies; collaborate with AFC to build a library of finished intelligence products supporting senior leadership awareness.
Track and support S&T efforts transitioning to acquisition programs, including assistance with Program Protection Plans (PPP), Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, and stakeholder coordination across Program Executive Offices and supporting agencies.
Conduct security-based risk reviews and contribute to upfront risk assessments for S&T projects, ensuring alignment with applicable policies and guidance.
Review performer-submitted documents (e.g., SF-424, Common Disclosure Forms, Consent/Privacy Act Forms) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance in support of security-based reviews.
Monitor proposal statuses and coordinate subject matter expert participation in Risk Mitigation Boards and related events. Provide timely intelligence to technical experts and leadership on threats from foreign malign actors.
Prepare high-quality documentation, briefings, assessments, and executive summaries (EXSUMs) to support risk-informed decisions within the security review process.