Acquisition Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking an Acquisition Security Analyst II to support the Government Program Manager in strengthening program protection for advanced technology efforts. Based in El Segundo, CA, this full-time onsite role develops and implements security methodologies across the system lifecycle.

You will identify critical information, evaluate vulnerabilities, and translate risk management into practical Program Protection Plans, with guidance for collateral, SAP, and emerging mission areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years' related experience.
• 10+ years of related acquisition program experience, including 6+ years supporting SCI or SAR.
• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness for polygraph.
• Experience with DD Form 254 within the Air Force lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lifecycle program analysis to identify CPI and CSR.
• Develop risk-based PPPs and security countermeasures.
• Provide security guidance for collateral, SAP, and mission areas.
• Guide DD Form 254 processes across acquisition lifecycles.
• Prepare OPSEC plans, SCGs, ECPs, and SOPs.
• Assess foreign intel threats and advise on policy decisions.
• Coordinate with Air Force security authorities and partners.

Skills

Risk assessment

Security policy knowledge

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

MANTECH is seeking an Acquisition Security Analyst II to support the Government Program Manager in strengthening program protection for advanced technology efforts. The role focuses on developing and implementing security methodologies across the system lifecycle, with day-to-day work based in El Segundo, CA on a full-time, five-day-a-week, onsite schedule.

In this position, you will support acquisition and sustainment activities by identifying critical information and resources, evaluating vulnerabilities, and translating risk management into practical Program Protection Plans. You will also contribute technical security guidance for collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP), and emerging mission areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify Critical Program Information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and related vulnerabilities.
• Develop, execute, and implement risk management-based Program Protection Plans (PPP) and security countermeasures.
• Provide technical advice and security support to collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP), and emerging mission areas.
• Deliver security guidance on contract requirements, cost feasibility, and standardized DD Form 254 processes across acquisition and sustainment lifecycles.
• Develop, write, and review security documentation, including OPSEC plans, Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), and Security Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assess foreign intelligence threats to critical research and produce analytical outputs to support security policy and classification decisions.
• Coordinate with Air Force security authorities and Mission Partners, providing security education and support for system close-out actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of related acquisition program experience, including at least 6 years supporting SCI or SAR programs.
• Strong knowledge of security policies, manuals, and guiding documents, including applicable ICDs, JAFANs, and DoD Manuals.
• Extensive experience implementing DD Form 254 within the Air Force acquisition lifecycle.
• Proven capability performing risk assessments, developing OPSEC plans, and providing security classification guidance.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment while interacting with DoD, military, civilian, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated originality, creativity, and initiative with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time in closed-area office settings.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) using air and ground transportation.

Clearance Requirements

• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while interacting with DoD, military, civilian, and industry partners.
• High degree of originality, creativity, and initiative while working effectively with minimal supervision.