Junior OPSEC Analyst: Security & Threat Awareness

A. Harold And Associates Llc; Maryland, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is seeking a Junior OPSEC Management Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

You will apply OPSEC methods to protect sensitive information and critical assets, working with senior analysts to develop assessments and provide threat awareness training. You will assist in foreign visitor management, OPSEC surveys, and the review of outputs to prevent adversary exposure, while ensuring compliance with security guidelines and ITAR-related

Qualifications

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited institution.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in information security, physical security, risk analysis, or defense program operations performing the functional duties described above.
• Familiarity with basic DoD security concepts, information control processes, or NAVAIR program office settings (prior internships or introductory defense industry experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical reasoning, precise written communication, and excellent interpersonal skills needed to interface with program personnel and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic knowledge of OPSEC principles to assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the program-wide OPSEC plan to protect sensitive government and industry activities.
• Support the creation of OPSEC Surveys and Assessment Plans. Assist in conducting site assessments and compiling data to produce formalized security findings.
• Provide operational and administrative support for U.S. Government-hosted foreign national visitors, ensuring strict compliance with physical security and information control guidelines.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and delivery of OPSEC training materials and threat awareness briefings for program office personnel.
• Review program outputs, public release requests, and shared media under guidance to prevent indicators and key information from being inadvertently exposed to adversaries.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

DoD security concepts familiarity

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is seeking a Junior OPSEC Management Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

You will apply OPSEC methods to protect sensitive information and critical assets, working with senior analysts to develop assessments and provide threat awareness training. You will assist in foreign visitor management, OPSEC surveys, and the review of outputs to prevent adversary exposure, while ensuring compliance with security guidelines and ITAR-related