Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA)

General Dynamics IT; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Professional growth - education & cert

Cutting-edge technology to learn

Extra paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics IT seeks an Acquisition Security Analyst to support government programs by developing protection methodologies across the system life cycle. You will identify critical program information and resources, advise on countermeasures, and help implement a risk-based protection plan.

Collaboration with the GSSO and PM is essential to align with Air Force processes. You will write or guide security classifications, support OPSEC plans, and contribute to security education for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience; minimum two years of direct SAP experience
• US citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government Program Manager with development and implementation of program protection methodologies throughout the system's life cycle
• Identify CPI, CSR, and associated vulnerabilities through in-depth lifecycle program analysis
• Assist with identification and implementation of countermeasures
• Develop and implement a risk-managed program protection plan and strategy
• Provide security guidance to collateral and SAP programs and to Air Force acquisition and sustainment processes
• Maintain relationships with Program Manager, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to standardize DD Form 254 efforts

Skills

Information Security

Information Security Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications

Skills: Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

• The Acquisition Security Analyst 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 life cycle.
• 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 managed based program protection plan and strategy
• Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas
• Provide security guidance to the GSSO and PM, 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
• Maintain a working relationship with the Program Manager, 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
• 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 implements long term courses of actions
• Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans 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
• Analyze 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 implement quarterly and annual security education and training for personnel
• Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E

Experience

10+ years related experience Minimum two (2) years of direct SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Education Experience Equivalents

Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience

Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience

Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years

Security Clearance

TS/SCI, must be able to obtain TS/SCI with poly Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements

Must have extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with extra paid vacation and holidays

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $158,610 - $214,590. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

T elecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA DC Washington