DoD Acquisition Security Specialist

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO seeks an Acquisition Security Analyst to help protect DoD programs. You will develop PPPs, SCGs, and acquisition security documentation while coordinating with government offices, engineers, and contracting personnel.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years supporting DoD acquisition or security disciplines, and eligibility for a Top Secret clearance (current preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, industrial security, program protection, cybersecurity, or related security disciplines.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and program office environments.
• Knowledge of Defense Acquisition System processes and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and maintaining security plans, documentation, and compliance artifacts.
• Experience working with classified programs and handling sensitive information.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition security policies, regulations, and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze security risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Experience coordinating across multiple functional areas, including engineering, contracting, logistics, and cybersecurity teams.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; current clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD acquisition programs by ensuring compliance with Acquisition Security, Program Protection, and information security requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Program Protection Plans (PPP), Security Classification Guides (SCG), and acquisition security documentation.
• Conduct Acquisition Security Assessments for programs, systems, and technologies throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity, and security authorization activities as they relate to acquisition systems.
• Review security plans, DD Form 254s, and program security requirements to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate threats related to CPI, CUI, and emerging technologies.
• Assist in developing Counterintelligence (CI), SCRM, and OPSEC strategies for acquisition programs.
• Coordinate with government program offices, engineers, contracting personnel, cybersecurity teams, and security managers to ensure security requirements are integrated into acquisitions.
• Support security reviews, inspections, audits, and assessments conducted by government stakeholders.
• Track, analyze, and report acquisition security risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation efforts.
• Maintain program security documentation, records, reports, and briefings in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Provide recommendations to Program Managers and senior leadership regarding acquisition security requirements, risk acceptance, and compliance actions.
• Assist with classified contract security administration and security training activities as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Bering Straits Native Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO seeks an Acquisition Security Analyst to help protect DoD programs. You will develop PPPs, SCGs, and acquisition security documentation while coordinating with government offices, engineers, and contracting personnel.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years supporting DoD acquisition or security disciplines, and eligibility for a Top Secret clearance (current preferred).