Deputy STILO (Special Programs)

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Deputy STILO (Special Programs) to assist in managing the ARL:UT STILO and OPSEC programs, ensuring compliance with DoD guidance and NIST standards. The role supports IF/OPSEC operations, travel coordination, and contract oversight across multiple labs.

The position requires a clearances-ready background, US citizenship, and the ability to handle sensitive information with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment at the Pickle Research Campus.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Seven years of security/intelligence experience.
• US Citizen with eligibility for access to classified information.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and classified information.

Responsibilities

• Gather information from the IC for ARL:UT research and disseminate to personnel.
• Anticipate intelligence threats and provide protection recommendations.
• Provide intelligence support to senior management and security staff for foreign travel.
• Review and submit foreign travel reporting for SCI/SAP access.
• Serve as an Alternate OPSEC program manager at ARL:UT.
• Assist OPSEC Manager in OPSEC awareness and training programs.
• Ensure ARL:UT policies meet OPSEC requirements and protect critical information.
• Establish and manage OPSEC plans for sensitive programs.
• Liaise between ARL:UT and external agencies for intelligence requests.
• Assist STILO in managing contractual requirements for multi-lab agreements.
• Coordinate meetings and VTCs for labs and sponsors.
• Provide logistical support for SCI/SAP meetings with outside agencies.
• Support CSSO in JWICs connectivity and tech refresh.
• Perform contract reviews and coordinating with security personnel.
• Upload contractual requirements to records systems (DTIC) for validation.

Skills

Security operations

Intelligence operations

OPSEC program management

Foreign travel coordination

Contract management

Education

HS/GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Deputy STILO (Special Programs)

Applied Research Laboratories — Position Open To: All Applicants — Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 — FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA — Earliest Start Date: Immediately — Position Duration: Expected to Continue — Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Assist the ARL:UT Scientific and Technical Intelligence Liaison Officer (STILO) in management of the ARL:UT STILO program as set forth in OPNAV Instruction 3880.6B. Assist the Operational Security (OPSEC) Manager in management of the ARL:UT OPSEC program as set forth in the Department of Defense (DoD) OPSEC Program Manual, 5205.02, dated 2 October 2020.

Responsibilities

• Gather relevant information from the IC that is applicable to ongoing research efforts and personnel at ARL:UT and disseminate that information to appropriate personnel.
• Understand and anticipate intelligence threats to ongoing research efforts and provide recommendations to protect sensitive research activities.
• Provide intelligence support to the Senior Management Official, University Key Management Personnel, the FSO and CSSO for foreign travel and contacts for all ARL:UT personnel and University of Texas System cleared personnel.
• Review and submit foreign travel reporting documentation for personnel cleared for SCI and/or SAP access.
• Serve as an Alternate Operations Security (OPSEC) program manager at ARL:UT.
• Assist the OPSEC Manager in the execution and evaluation of OPSEC awareness, education and training programs.
• Ensure ARL:UT policies and procedures meet OPSEC requirements and protect critical information.
• Establish and manage program specific OPSEC plans for sensitive programs at ARL:UT.
• Serve as a liaison between ARL:UT and external agencies for formal intelligence support requests.
• Assist the STILO in management of contractual requirements for multi-lab contractual agreements.
• Coordinate meetings and VTCs for technical labs and sponsors.
• Provides logistical support for ARL hosted SCI and SAP meetings with outside agencies.
• Support CSSO in managing JWICs connectivity and coordinating technology refreshing.
• Perform contract reviews and contract closeouts, identifying requirements and coordinating with applicable security personnel.
• Upload contractual requirements to system of records such as the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) as needed and maintains records of contractual uploads for government validation and audit.
• Support ARL in the oversight of the secure supply chain management program in accordance with Joint Special Access Program requirements, NIST 800-53 Rev5, ensuring procurement of supplies and services from approved suppliers and vendors; conducting vendor reviews and managing these requirements for government authorized Information Systems.
• Support the ARL:UT special programs team with developing, implementing and coordinating security required security controls and procedures during sea tests.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED
• Seven years of demonstrated relevant experience in security, intelligence operations, engineering or similar field.
• Experience assessing foreign threat capabilities, weapons systems, emerging technologies, and military equipment.
• Experience publishing Science and Technology (S&T) intelligence updates.
• Ability to work and communicate with all clients, both internal and external from a wide variety of backgrounds and technical disciplines.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and classified information.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities and work within timelines.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• US Citizen.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Employment is contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period specified in the job offer.
• Employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility.
• Eligibility for access to classified information must continue without interruption during employment including the successful completion of security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Immediate eligibility for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Five years' experience providing intelligence to Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) to a University Affiliated Research Center, Federally Funded Research and Development Center or Naval organization.
• Experience translating engineering or acquisition requirements into intelligence collection requirements.
• Experience supporting Navy intelligence requirements and technology as an intelligence officer or analyst.
• Experience working with the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with the DoD 5000 series (Acquisition Management) framework.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range $67,128 - $88,914+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Some weekend, evening and holiday work Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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