Acquisition Security Analyst

Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World

• 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
• Work directly with and advise Materiel Leader/Senior Materiel Leader Program Management on all aspects of their Programs' security needs
• Work closely with and advise AFOSI/PJ Program Security Officers/Program Security Representatives to assist in implementing their direction regarding Programs' security requirements.

• 15+ years related experience with acquisition programs, including minimum 10 years with SCI or SAR programs. Minimum 8 years with SAR program acquisitions desired.

• Master's degree in a related area or equivalent additional experience (6 years)
• Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI , with eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information, and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

• 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)