Space Special Access Program Analyst

Astrion • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Astrion is seeking a highly qualified Space Special Access Program Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) in Arlington, Virginia. The analyst supports the SAF/SQXL Division by providing technical and programmatic analysis of space special access programs (SAPs), facilitating the direction, management, and administration of assigned SAPs, and serving as a principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary on SAP matters. The role supports SAP lifecycle administration, management, and oversight for sensitive advanced space technologies in liaison with Department of the Air Force (DAF), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other U.S. Government SAP stakeholders.

The analyst also assists SAF/SQXL in its role as the United States Space Force Anti-Tamper (AT) Component Service Lead and contributes to the Department of Defense AT Program. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. It is full-time, located in Arlington, VA, with minimal travel and a stated salary range of $160,000–$200,000.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in SAP and 15–20 years of relevant work experience.
• Working familiarity with routine staff packages and documentation, as well as task and correspondence coordination tools such as TMT, ETMS2, and/or Correspondence and Task Management System.
• Working familiarity with SAP IT networks and databases.
• Working familiarity with SAP policy and general SAP security requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all organizational levels and with external personnel.
• Proficient writing and editing skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments while maintaining consistent performance and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff support to SAF/SQXL on national security, DoD, and international space equities related to DoD SAPs.
• Assist SAF/SQXL, Field Commands, SAF, DAF, and DoD SAP Central Office (SAPCO) on space-related SAP efforts and represent space equities in SAP governance, management, and oversight activities.
• Collaborate with DAF and DoD SAP enterprise stakeholders on multi-domain SAP matters requiring a coordinated DAF position.
• Research, analyze, and review space SAP governance actions, program protections and security functions, and risk assessments to support proposals that positively affect a SAP program’s security lifecycle.
• Assist SAF/SQXL in executing original classification authority responsibilities and review and assess SAP security classification guides.
• Review SAP foreign disclosure staff packages for Deputy Secretary of Defense authorization in support of international cooperation activities.
• Facilitate actions supporting international cooperation activities for assigned space SAPs.
• Participate in Anti-Tamper activities, events, and taskings as directed, supporting SAF/SQXL’s role as USSF AT Component Lead.
• Coordinate with USSF subordinate AT Program Offices to ensure consistency with DAF and DoD AT Program requirements.
• Review space AT Plans and prepare Decision Memorandums to approve or reject a Plan’s final AT solution.
• Interact with DAF and DoD agencies concerning security issues for assigned space SAPs.
• Provide classification management and classification marking guidance as needed.
• Handle and protect confidential and classified Secret, TS-SCI, and TS-SAR information, correspondence, and communications.
• Perform other closely associated duties as coordinated with the customer and COR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior