Acquisition Security Analyst

In this onsite role with MANTECH in El Segundo, CA, the Acquisition Security Analyst II supports the Government Program Manager in developing and applying comprehensive program protection methodologies for advanced technology programs throughout their lifecycle. This five-day-a-week in-office position emphasizes collaboration with security authorities and hands-on analysis to safeguard sensitive information and critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifecycle program analysis to identify Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical System Resources (CSR), along with related vulnerabilities, and implement countermeasures.
• Develop and apply risk-management based program protection plans, strategies, and guidance related to contract security requirements, considering cost, feasibility, and appropriateness.
• Provide technical advice, classification guidance, and security recommendations to the PM, GSSO, and cognizant security authorities for collateral and SAP programs, emerging mission areas, and Air Force acquisition/sustainment processes.
• Coordinate between Air Force security authorities and Mission Partner security authorities for acquisition program activities while maintaining professional working relationships to standardize all DD Form 254 efforts.
• Directly support customer program protection and security officers in developing, executing, and implementing Program Protection Planning (PPP), threat assessments, and long-term risk management courses of action.
• Review program documentation for public release to ensure proper CUI markings and analyze foreign intelligence threats against programs involving critical research or sensitive technologies.
• Write, review, and edit critical security documentation, including Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and OPSEC plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area; an additional 4 years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
• 10+ years of related experience with acquisition programs, including a minimum of 4 years working with SCI or SAR programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated.
• Thorough familiarity with security policies, manuals, and appropriate ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and other guiding policy documents.
• Experience performing technical analysis, security education training, and OPSEC support for Special programs and associated RDT&E system requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area; an additional 4 years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
• 10+ years of related experience with acquisition programs, including a minimum of 4 years working with SCI or SAR programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated.
• Thorough familiarity with security policies, manuals, and appropriate ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and other guiding policy documents.
• Experience performing technical analysis, security education training, and OPSEC support for Special programs and associated RDT&E system requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with SAR program acquisitions is highly desired.
• Willingness to travel within the scope of the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) via both air and ground transportation.

Clearance Requirements

• An active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Must possess eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Must have a willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time in closed-area offices.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and files.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers to exchange accurate information.
• Must be able to work a schedule of approximately 0730 to 1630 per program needs, with no telework or hybrid options available.