Junior OPSEC Management Analyst

A. Harold & Associates, LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harold + Associates, LLC is seeking a motivated Junior OPSEC Management Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River. In this foundational role, you will apply OPSEC methodologies to protect sensitive information, critical technologies, and program activities.

Working with senior analysts, you will develop security assessments, support foreign visitor management, and deliver threat awareness training to safeguard naval aviation assets.

Qualifications

• Must possess a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution.
• 0–3 years of information security, physical security, risk analysis, or defense program operations experience.
• Familiarity with DoD security concepts or NAVAIR program office settings preferred.
• Strong analytical reasoning and precise written communication.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic OPSEC principles to help develop and maintain the program-wide OPSEC plan to protect sensitive government and industry activities.
• Assist in creating OPSEC surveys and assessment plans; conduct site assessments and compile data for formal findings.
• Support US Government-hosted foreign national visitors, ensuring compliance with security guidelines.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver OPSEC training materials and threat awareness briefings for program personnel.
• Review program outputs and public release requests to prevent inadvertent exposure of critical information.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

• 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].