Security Program Protection Specialist ( Full-time ) Springfield, VA - DK

Central Business Solutions•Springfield, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position involves providing comprehensive security analysis and program documentation for NGA Research's mission. The specialist will be responsible for understanding threats to NGA Research programs, identifying vulnerabilities, assessing the impact of information loss, and performing overall security risk assessments. This includes evaluating proposed risk mitigation options, establishing security classification guidance for new concepts and technologies, and providing expert advice on protecting classified information. The role also requires coordinating on export-controlled technologies, briefing the workforce on security policies, and applying advanced analytical techniques to understand threats within supply chains and networks. Additionally, the specialist will analyze the technology ecosystem to identify capabilities and risks related to critical enabling technologies.

Requirements

15+ years of work experience
Experience in 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 in any 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, DoD Technology and Program Protection Guidebook
Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Bachelor's degree
Willingness to sit for a CI Poly

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 and program documentation and risk assessment analysis in support of the RTP mission.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive picture of the threats to NGA Research programs.
Assist in the identification of potential program vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
Assess the impact of losing NGA R&D information.
Perform overall security risk assessment for NGA’s 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 the Offices and Pods.
Develop uniquely tailored classification guidelines for innovative GEOINT tools development and 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 the protection of classified information, classification management, special security, industrial security, security education and training, and security investigations.
Coordinate with PMs and OGC to identify export-controlled/ITAR restricted technologies in development within NGA Research.
Provide briefings and assist in briefings for NGA Research workforce on evolving security policies and guidance, including foreign Government relationships.
Apply Business Intelligence (BI) and social network analysis to illuminate threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for exploitation within traditional and nontraditional 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 the technology, innovation, development, and manufacturing ecosystem, including tiered and sub-tiered supplier bases, both domestic and foreign, to develop, deliver, and evolve critical enabling technologies and components.