Junior OPSEC Management Analyst

A. Harold And Associates; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold & Associates seeks a motivated Junior OPSEC Management Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. This entry-level role applies core OPSEC methods to protect sensitive information and critical technologies, working with senior analysts to safeguard heavy-lift naval aviation assets.

You will help develop security assessments, support foreign visitor management, and deliver threat awareness training to protect program activities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution.
• 0–3 years of experience in information security, physical security, risk analysis, or defense program operations.

Responsibilities

• Apply OPSEC principles to develop and maintain the program-wide OPSEC plan.
• Support OPSEC surveys and assessment plans and compile formal findings.
• Assist in managing foreign national visitors for the program office.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver OPSEC training materials and threat briefings.
• Review outputs and public release requests to prevent sensitive information exposure.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

A. Harold & Associates

Position Title: Junior OPSEC Management Analyst

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior OPSEC Management Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this foundational role, you will apply core Operations Security (OPSEC) methodologies to protect sensitive unclassified information, critical technologies, and program activities.

Working alongside senior analysts, you will help develop security assessments, support foreign visitor management, and deliver threat awareness training to directly safeguard critical heavy-lift naval aviation assets.

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 critical information from being inadvertently exposed to adversaries.

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.

Export Control Requirements

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.

Applicants Requiring Assistance

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.