Acquisition Security Analyst II El Segundo, CA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N/A+El+Segundo+CA+90245) Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionThe 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.Performance shall include:
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 management based program protection plan and strategy
Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas
Provide security recommendations to the PM, GSSO, and cognizant security authorities 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
Coordinate between Air Force security authorities and Mission Partner security authorities for acquisition program activities
Maintain a working relationship with the PM, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254 efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle, in coordination with Program Security Officers
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 implement long term courses of actions
Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans, security CONOPS, 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
Review 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 assist with security education and training for personnel
Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SMC or AFSPC Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E
RequirementsExperience:10 - 12 years related experience with acquisition programs, including minimum 6 years with SCI or SAR programs. Minimum 4 years with SAR program acquisitions desired.Education:Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent additional experience (4 years)Security Clearance:
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 be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
Must have extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
Willingness to travel within the scope of the Program's Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)