Senior Program Protection Advisor (Operations Research Analyst 4) 29141

HII's Mission Technologies division•Arlington, VA

3d•$115,198 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Summary: HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Protection & Technology Security Advisor to support the Anti‑Tamper Executive Agent (ATEA) at the Pentagon. This senior‑level role leads enterprise‑wide technology protection, exportability, and critical program information (CPI) strategy, contributing to policy development and protection planning that safeguard critical DoD technologies across major programs.

Requirements

9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; 7 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with a HS diploma.
U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
Demonstrated expertise in technology protection, program protection, CPI identification, and DoD acquisition processes.
Strong knowledge of technology security policy (including Anti‑Tamper), threat analysis, counterintelligence principles, cryptographic/communications security, and technology maturity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across diverse organizations.
Ability to synthesize complex problems into clear, actionable recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense, intelligence, acquisition, program protection, or related fields.
DAWIA certifications in Program Management, Engineering, or Test & Evaluation.
Prior support to technology protection, Program Protection, Anti‑Tamper, Executive Agent offices, or major defense acquisition programs.
Experience with multiple Service acquisition processes and technology protection / exportability strategies.
Experience with Red/Blue Team analysis, especially related to exportability or national strategy.
Relevant professional certifications (PMP, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CAP, etc.).
Experience with Foreign Military Sales and international technology security, program protection, CPI, acquisition, or export licensing.

Responsibilities

Support DoD technology protection and program‑protection efforts, including policy development, exportability guidance, and enterprise‑wide technology security planning for the AT Executive Agent.
Advise senior DoD leadership and the broader technology protection / Program Protection Enterprise on integrating CPI, exportability, and acquisition‑security policy with evolving technology release processes.
Provide guidance on implementing exportability strategies related to: New and updated Executive Orders, Updated OSD (Research & Engineering) Program Protection & CPI policy (DoDI 5000.83), Updated OSD (Acquisition & Sustainment) acquisition processes including Defense Exportability Features (DoDI 5000.85).
Advise on CPI requirements, technology protection modernization efforts, compliance with DoD policy, and enterprise integration under DoDD 5200.47E.
Conduct CPI evaluations for non‑program‑of‑record efforts.
Support horizontal protection and cross‑program technology‑security analyses to identify vulnerabilities in accordance with DoDI 5230.28.
Develop program protection documentation, risk assessments, white papers, technical reports, and executive‑level briefings for senior leadership.
Advise on identification, classification, and protection of CPI across RDT&E programs in accordance with DoDI 5200.39 and other governing policies.