Sr. Security Program Protection Specialist

Culmen International LLC•Springfield, VA

4d•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 day-to-day security classification guidance and assessments for classified and controlled unclassified information related to GEOINT campaigns and program-tool development across NGA Research Offices and Pods. RTP is a security risk management process that identifies and safeguards technical and programmatic information from concept through transition to a mission partner. It analyzes information and processes to protect U.S. Government, national security, and Intelligence Community interests against unauthorized disclosure, and applies operations security and selected countermeasures to protect critical information generated by the NGA Research workforce. The specialist conducts system security analysis, program documentation, and risk assessments; evaluates threats and vulnerabilities affecting NGA Research programs; develops tailored classification guidance; advises on security disciplines; and applies business intelligence and social network analysis to assess risks across supply chains, networks, business activities, technology trends, and research collaborations. The position requires strong writing and communication skills, a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI polygraph.

Requirements

15 or more 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 one or more 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 overall security risk assessments for NGA research efforts.
Provide pros and cons associated with proposed risk mitigation options.
Assist with reviewing and establishing additional technical and process-related security classification guidance for new concepts developed by Offices and Pods.
Develop tailored classification guidelines for innovative GEOINT tools, GEOINT data, and specialized handling and dissemination instructions for Intelligence materials and specialized GEOINT programs and publications from NGA Research.
Provide expert advice and assistance regarding 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 being developed 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 identify threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for exploitation across supply chains, networks of individuals, financial and non-financial business activities, technology trends, academic partnerships, and research collaborations.
Identify, characterize, and analyze the capacity and maturity of technology, innovation, development, and manufacturing ecosystems, including domestic and foreign tiered and sub-tiered supplier bases, to develop, deliver, and evolve critical enabling technologies and components.
Use strong writing and communication skills in carrying out role responsibilities.