Space Special Access Program(SAP Program Analyst

SAIC•Arlington, VA

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Space Special Access Programs Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ). The analyst supports the SAF/SQXL Division with technical and programmatic analysis of space special access programs (SAPs), facilitating the division’s direction, management, and administration of assigned programs. The role serves as a principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration on SAP matters and supports life-cycle administration, management, and oversight of sensitive advanced space technologies in liaison with Department of the Air Force (DAF), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and U.S. Government SAP stakeholders. The position also assists SAF/SQXL in its role as the United States Space Force (USSF) Anti-Tamper (AT) Component Service Lead, contributing to the DoD AT Program. The analyst handles and protects confidential and classified information, correspondence, and communications, including Secret/TS-SCI/TS-SAR information.

Requirements

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant SAP work experience; the posting also states a minimum of 15–20 years of relevant work experience and 9 years of overall experience.
Working familiarity with routine staff packages and documentation, and task and correspondence coordination tools such as Task Management Tool (TMT), Enterprise Task Management System (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 organizations.
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 regarding national security, DoD, and international space equities for 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 and activities, program protections and security functions, and risk assessments to support proposals that positively affect a SAP program’s security life cycle.
Assist in SAF/SQXL’s execution of original classification authority responsibilities and conduct reviews and assessments of SAP security classification guides.
Review SAP foreign disclosure staff packages for Deputy Secretary of Defense authorization in support of international cooperation activities.
Facilitate SAP actions supporting international cooperation activities for assigned space SAPs.
Participate in Anti-Tamper activities, events, and taskings as directed, contributing to 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/TS-SAR) information, correspondence, and communications.
Perform other tasks closely associated with the listed duties as coordinated with the customer and COR.