Space Special Access Program(SAP Program Analyst

SAIC•Arlington, VA

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified 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), facilitates the division’s direction, management, and administration of assigned SAPs, and serves as a principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary on SAP matters. The role supports the lifecycle administration, management, and oversight of sensitive advanced space technologies in coordination with Department of the Air Force (DAF), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other U.S. Government SAP stakeholders. It also supports SAF/SQXL’s role as the United States Space Force Anti-Tamper Component Service Lead and contributes to the Department of Defense Anti-Tamper Program.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree.
The posting lists experience requirements inconsistently: a minimum of 3 years of relevant SAP work experience, 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 TMT, ETMS2, and/or a 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 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, security functions, and risk assessments to support proposals that positively affect a SAP program’s security lifecycle.
Assist with SAF/SQXL’s 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 Anti-Tamper Component Lead.
Coordinate with USSF subordinate Anti-Tamper Program Offices to ensure consistency with DAF and DoD Anti-Tamper Program requirements.
Review space Anti-Tamper Plans and prepare Decision Memorandums to approve or reject a plan’s final Anti-Tamper solution.
Interact with DAF and DoD agencies on security issues for assigned space SAPs.
Provide classification management and classification marking guidance as needed.
Handle and protect confidential and classified information, correspondence, and communications, including Secret, TS-SCI, and TS-SAR information.
Perform other closely associated tasks as coordinated with the customer and COR.