Program Protection Support

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Albuquerque, NM

7h•Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is searching for a senior Systems Security/Information Assurance/Program Protection Support professional to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, integrating and transitioning space hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM and is one of three US Space Force acquisition organization and is the one specializing in delivering first-of systems to fill quick-turn needs to deliver operational capability to the USSF. For each project, Space RCO sets up small, agile, and empowered teams to include program manager, technical specialists, contracting, finance, security, and use the right acquisition strategies to set the effort up for success. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. Systems Security/Information Assurance/Program Protection Support Principal Duty You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. SETA responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background on system security, information assurance, and program protection to improve program office insight into state-of-the art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. SETA Role and Responsibilities: Serves as program advisor through the Engineering division to assigned Space RCO programs on security/IA/program protection matters Implements cyber security solutions, standards and procedures across multiple systems and architectures to ensure information confidentiality, integrity and availability in compliance with Air Force, Space Force, and DoD policies and standards Reviews, analyzes, and assesses systems configurations/architectures to identify security, safety, and mission critical functions/components and critical program information (CPI) Develops System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans Supports security and IA monitoring plans across multiple architectures, systems, or families of systems · Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff · Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues · Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (CCMD) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions. · Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition in the system security/IA/program protection area. · Drafts, reviews, and edits required reports, documents, and briefings Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
Experience with MAJCOM/Field Command staff level or higher
Experience and understanding of CFC processes
Expert understanding of the Command and Control/Kill chain dynamics
Experience with system security, information assurance, and program protection plans
Experience in DoD acquisition program office including program development and transition
Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management
Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility (no less than 5 years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years) and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
Experience with rapid prototyping
Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
Fluency with IC organizations
An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
Relevant MA/MS/ME degree

Responsibilities

Serves as program advisor through the Engineering division to assigned Space RCO programs on security/IA/program protection matters
Implements cyber security solutions, standards and procedures across multiple systems and architectures to ensure information confidentiality, integrity and availability in compliance with Air Force, Space Force, and DoD policies and standards
Reviews, analyzes, and assesses systems configurations/architectures to identify security, safety, and mission critical functions/components and critical program information (CPI)
Develops System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans
Supports security and IA monitoring plans across multiple architectures, systems, or families of systems
Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues
Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (CCMD) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition in the system security/IA/program protection area.
Drafts, reviews, and edits required reports, documents, and briefings
Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written