Acquisition Security Analyst

Cape Canaveral, FL
Full Time
Mid Level

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Acquisition Security Analyst

The Acquisition Security Analyst will assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology programs throughout the system’s life cycle

In this role you will…. 

  • In-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities
  • Assist with the identification and implementation of countermeasures
  • Develop and implement a risk managed based program protection plan and strategy
  • Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas
  • Provide security guidance to the GSSO and PM, as it relates to the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process
  • Provide specific guidance pertaining to the contract security requirements in reference to cost, feasibility and appropriateness of requirement
  • Maintain a working relationship with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle
  • Directly support customer program protection/security officers in the development, execution and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP)
  • Assess threat and risk, develop risk management actions and implements long term courses of actions
  • Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer
  • Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine
  • Conduct analysis of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies or CPI
  • Prepare and produce analytical products from numerous resources, to include various databases, to ensure a real-time, tailored product is provided
  • Provide classification guidance and assistance for all security programs to include collateral and SAP programs
  • Analyze Counterintelligence reports and prepare written summaries of activities with potential impact to customer resources
  • Write, review, and/or edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Test Plans (STP)
  • Assist government system security engineers performing close out actions for SAPs as needed
  • Develop and implement quarterly and annual security education and training for personnel
  • Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E
  • Additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements: 

  • 10 - 12 years related experience, minimum two (2) years of direct SAP experience
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience
  • Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience
  • Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years

Education Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certification Requirements: 

  • Must complete the DoD SAPCO approved SAPNP training (if performing personnel security functions)

Security Clearance Requirements: 

  • Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
  • Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other requirements:

  • Must have extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process
  • Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
  • May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
  • Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • All Level I & Level II positions - candidate should possess some Special Access Program (SAP) experience
  • All Level III positions -candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience
 

KEYWORDS:  Access Control, Visitor Access, Site Security Manager, FSO, SCIF Security, PERSEC, Personnel Security, PHYSEC, Physical Security, DOD Security, SSO, SAPCO

Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark’s total compensation package.  Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories.  Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. 

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is a federal contractor and is therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements.

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