ACQUISITION SECURITY ANALYST

MANTECH; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks an Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA) - II in El Segundo, CA to support DoD programs across the lifecycle with strong program protection and OPSEC expertise.

The role requires extensive experience with DD Form 254, SAP/SCI programs, and a Top-Secret clearance eligibility. Travel and working in a dynamic defense environment are anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience.
• Experience supporting SCI or SAR programs.
• Knowledge of DoD security policies, ICDs, and JAFANs.
• Extensive knowledge of DD Form 254 and its lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with program protection methodologies across the system lifecycle.
• Provide security oversight for collateral and SAP in a high-tempo environment.
• Lead development and execution of Program Protection Planning and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Government PM, COs, and contractor security officers to ensure DD Form 254 execution.
• Prepare and edit security documentation (SCGs, ECPs, MAPs, SOPs, OPSEC plans).
• Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to Space Systems Command or Space Force programs.
• Conduct threat and counterintelligence analyses on CPI and related efforts.
• Review documents for proper CUI markings and classifications per DoD doctrine.

Skills

Program protection

Security clearance

Risk management

OPSEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA) - II to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The Acquisition Security Analyst - II 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 lifecycle. You will support collateral and Special Access Programs (SAP) by providing direct security oversight, risk management, and acquisition lifecycle guidance in a high-tempo operational environment.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct in-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify Critical Program Information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities.
• Direct customer program protection and security personnel in the development, execution, and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP) and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Maintain working relationships with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, and contractor security officers to ensure standardized, accurate DD Form 254 execution throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
• Author, review, and edit critical program security documentation, including Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and OPSEC plans.
• Provide technical analysis, classification guidance, and operations security (OPSEC) support to Space Systems Command (SMC) or Space Force special programs and associated RDT&E efforts.
• Perform foreign intelligence threat and counterintelligence report analyses against critical research, sensitive technologies, and CPI to provide actionable analytical products.
• Review program documentation for public release, ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) carries proper markings, classifications, and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of related acquisition program experience, including at least 6 years supporting SCI or SAR programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and its integration across the Air Force acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Department of Defense security policies, manuals, ICDs, and JAFANs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience focused directly on Special Access Program (SAP) acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with Department of Defense leadership, military and civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• High degree of initiative, originality, and independent problem-solving skills requiring minimal supervision.

Clearance Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in closed-area office settings for extended periods.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, cabinets, and office machinery.
• Must be able 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) via air and ground transportation.