Anti-Tamper / Critical Program Information (AT/CPI) SME (Operations Research Analyst 4) 28857

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,198 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Senior Anti-Tamper Subject Matter Expert to join their team in Arlington, Virginia. This role focuses on safeguarding critical Department of Defense technologies and requires a strong background in technology protection, DoD policies, and excellent communication skills.

The position involves advising senior leadership, supporting policy development, and conducting evaluations for program protection. Candidates must possess relevant experience and hold active security clearances.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; 7 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with a HS diploma.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology protection, CPI identification.

Responsibilities

• Support policy development and enterprise-wide AT planning.
• Advise on integrating AT/CPI policy with acquisition processes.
• Conduct CPI evaluations and develop program protection documentation.

Skills

Technology protection expertise

DoD acquisition processes knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

High School diploma

Tools

DAWIA certifications

PMP

CISSP

Job description

Anti-Tamper / Critical Program Information (AT/CPI) SME (Operations Research Analyst 4) 28857

Requisition Number: 28857

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,198.00 - $175,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. ADO focuses on multi-domain operations, platforms, logistics, and intelligence operations.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Anti‑Tamper / Critical Program Information (AT/CPI) Subject Matter Expert to support the Anti‑Tamper Executive Agent (ATEA) at the Pentagon. This senior‑level role contributes to enterprise‑wide AT and CPI strategies, policy development, and protection planning that safeguard critical DoD technologies across major programs.

What You Will Do

• Support the DoD Executive Agent for Anti‑Tamper with policy development, exportability guidance, and enterprise‑wide AT planning.
• Advise senior DoD leadership and the AT Enterprise on integrating AT/CPI policy with evolving exportability, acquisition, and technology release processes.
• Provide guidance on implementing exportability strategies related to:
  • New and updated Executive Orders
  • Updated OSD (Research & Engineering) Program Protection & CPI policy (DoDI 5000.83)
  • Updated OSD (Acquisition & Sustainment) acquisition processes including Defense Exportability Features (DoDI 5000.85)
• Advise on CPI requirements, AT modernization efforts, compliance with DoD policy, and enterprise integration under DoDD 5200.47E.
• Conduct CPI evaluations for non‑program‑of‑record efforts.
• Support horizontal protection analyses to identify cross‑program vulnerabilities in accordance with DoDI 5230.28.
• Develop program protection documentation, risk assessments, white papers, technical reports, and executive‑level briefings for senior leadership.
• Advise on identification, classification, and protection of CPI across RDT&E programs in accordance with DoDI 5200.39 and other governing policies.

What We’re Looking For

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; 7 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with a HS diploma.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology protection, CPI identification, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Strong knowledge of AT policy, threat analysis, counterintelligence principles, cryptographic/communications security, and technology maturity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across diverse organizations.
• Ability to synthesize complex problems into clear, actionable recommendations.

Preferred Experience

• 15+ years in defense, intelligence, acquisition, or related fields.
• DAWIA certifications in Program Management, Engineering, or Test & Evaluation.
• Prior support to AT Executive Agent offices or major defense acquisition programs.
• Experience with multiple Service acquisition processes and protection strategies.
• Experience with Red/Blue Team analysis, especially related to exportability or national strategy.
• Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CAP, etc.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales and international program protection, CPI, acquisition, or export licensing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.