Sr. Security Program Protection Specialist

Culmen International•Springfield, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International is hiring a Security Program Protection Specialist to support the Research Directorate at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) onsite in Springfield, Virginia. The role supports the Research and Technology Protection (RTP) team, which provides security classification guidance and assessments for classified and controlled unclassified information related to GEOINT campaigns and program-tool development within NGA Research Offices and Pods. RTP identifies and safeguards technical and programmatic information from concept through transition to mission partners, and applies operations security and selected countermeasures to protect critical information generated by the NGA Research workforce. The specialist provides system security analysis, program documentation, and risk assessment analysis; assesses threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to NGA Research programs and information; and recommends risk mitigation options. The role also develops tailored classification guidance and handling and dissemination instructions, advises on multiple security disciplines, coordinates identification of export-controlled and ITAR-restricted technologies, and briefs the NGA Research workforce on evolving security policies. Business intelligence and social network analysis are used to assess threats and opportunities across supply chains, networks, business activities, technology trends, academic partnerships, and research collaborations. The position also analyzes the capacity and maturity of domestic and foreign technology, innovation, development, and manufacturing ecosystems, including tiered and sub-tiered supplier bases.

Requirements

At least 15 years of work experience.
Experience developing, staffing, and managing security programs for research and development.
Experience with research and technology protection (RTP).
Experience with program protection (P2) planning (PPP).
Working knowledge of at least one of the following: DoDI 5200.1 Information Security; DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information; IC Markings Guide; DoDI 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents; DoDI 5200.39 Critical Program Information; DoDI 5000.83 Technology and Program Protection to Maintain Technology Advantage; or the DoD Technology and Program Protection Guidebook.
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree.
Willingness to sit for a CI polygraph.
Strong writing and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

NGA experience.
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC).
Security Program Integration Professional Certificate (SPIPC).
Special Program Security Certification (SPSC).
Master’s or PhD degree.

Responsibilities

Provide system security analysis, program documentation, and risk assessment analysis in support of the RTP mission.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive picture of threats to NGA Research programs.
Assist in identifying potential program vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
Assess the impact of losing NGA research and development information.
Perform security risk assessments for NGA research efforts and provide pros and cons for proposed risk-mitigation options.
Assist with reviewing and establishing technical and process-related security classification guidance for new concepts developed by the Offices and Pods.
Develop tailored classification guidelines for innovative GEOINT tool development and GEOINT data, along with specialized handling and dissemination instructions for intelligence materials and GEOINT programs and publications.
Provide expert advice and assistance on classified-information protection, classification management, special security, industrial security, security education and training, and security investigations.
Coordinate with program managers and the Office of General Counsel to identify export-controlled and ITAR-restricted technologies in development within NGA Research.
Provide and assist with briefings for the NGA Research workforce on evolving security policies and guidance, including foreign government relationships.
Apply business intelligence and social network analysis to illuminate threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for exploitation across supply chains, individual networks, business activities, technology trends, academic partnerships, and research collaborations.
Identify, characterize, and analyze the capacity and maturity of domestic and foreign technology, innovation, development, and manufacturing ecosystems, including tiered and sub-tiered supplier bases.
Communicate clearly and produce strong written work.