Acquisition Cybersecurity & Program Protection Specialist

JPI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPI seeks a Systems Security Engineer – Acquisition Program Protection to support the US Coast Guard Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy. You will help integrate Cybersecurity and Program Protection requirements into acquisition policies, plans, and lifecycle activities.

Ideal candidates have experience with federal acquisitions and understand how cybersecurity and program protection fit into program management and decision-making. This is a 1099 contractor role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of applicable experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience supporting a major federal acquisition program/project, including program/project management experience.
• Experience with Program Protection, Acquisition Cybersecurity, Systems Security Engineering, or related acquisition security activities.
• Familiarity with PPPs, ACSPs, Criticality Analysis, CPI, cybersecurity risk management, or related acquisition documentation and processes.
• Ability to review policies and program documentation and develop clear, actionable findings and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with government acquisition stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise USCG personnel on Acquisition Cybersecurity and Program Protection policies, requirements, and practices.
• Develop, review, and update acquisition cybersecurity/program protection policies, guidance, processes, and templates.
• Review PPPs, ACSPs, RARs, CRRMs, and related acquisition documentation and provide actionable feedback.
• Support integration of Cybersecurity and Program Protection throughout the Acquisition Lifecycle and SELC.
• Support CPI and CA activities to identify Critical Functions, Critical Components, and program protection requirements.
• Review documentation to identify program protection risks and recommended actions.
• Translate cybersecurity requirements into practical acquisition and program actions.
• Coordinate with program managers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to address issues.
• Monitor DHS, DoD, and USCG policies and recommend updates to Coast Guard guidance.
• Prepare findings, recommendations, briefings, and other written products for government stakeholders.

Skills

Program Protection

Acquisition Cybersecurity

Systems Security Engineering

Policy review

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

JPI seeks a Systems Security Engineer – Acquisition Program Protection to support the US Coast Guard Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy. You will help integrate Cybersecurity and Program Protection requirements into acquisition policies, plans, and lifecycle activities.

Ideal candidates have experience with federal acquisitions and understand how cybersecurity and program protection fit into program management and decision-making. This is a 1099 contractor role.