Operations Security (OPSEC) Subject Matter Expert / Planner

Koniag Government Services; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Operations Security (OPSEC) Subject Matter Expert to support government customers in Falls Church, VA. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance and a deep expertise in OPSEC planning and protective information management.

You will integrate OPSEC into all planning phases, manage CIL/EEFI, conduct vulnerability assessments, and coordinate with IO and CI teams to deter adversaries targeting DoD supply chains and personnel.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required or in process with assessment for SAP access.
• Extensive experience in OPSEC, Counterintelligence, or Information Operations at high levels.
• Formal OPSEC training and recognized DoD planning course certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate OPSEC measures into all phases of planning as the primary OPSEC planner.
• Develop and maintain CIL/EEFI based on mission parameters and threats.
• Plan and execute OPSEC assessments, surveys, and Red Team reviews.
• Collaborate with IO and CI analysts to counter adversaries targeting DoD supply chains.

Skills

OPSEC planning

Threat analysis

Vulnerability assessments

Counterintelligence

Information Operations

JPP / MDMP familiarity

Education

Master’s Degree in National Security or related field

Bachelor’s Degree acceptable in National Security or related field

Tools

JPP/MDMP

DOPC/SAMS/JIOPC training

Job description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Operations Security (OPSEC)Subject Matter Expert / Planner with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Falls Church, VA.

We Offer Competitive Compensation And An Extraordinary Benefits Package.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• tuition reimbursement

We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Security (OPSEC) Subject Matter Expert to protect critical operational data and capabilities from near-peer adversarial intelligence collection. In an era of Great Power Competition, managing our operational footprint is as critical as kinetic targeting.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Integration

• Serve as the primary OPSEC planner within the planning process. Integrate OPSEC measures into all phases of planning.

CIL & EEFI Management

• Develop, maintain, and continuously update the Critical Information List (CIL) and Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI) based on evolving mission parameters and threat profiles.

Vulnerability Assessments

• Plan and execute comprehensive OPSEC assessments, surveys, and Red Team reviews of programatics, road maps andarchitectures to identify operational vulnerabilities.
• IO:Work together with Information Operations planners. Ensure OPSEC measures support broader IO objectives, particularly by protecting the "truth" to enable successful strategic disclosure campaigns.

Threat Analysis

• Collaborate with All-Source and CI (Counterintelligence) analysts to track how competitors and adversaries are actively targeting DoD supply chains, personnel, and RDT&E.

Clearance

Basic Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. After hire, must be assessed for SAPs access.

Experience

• 10 to 15+ years of relevant experience in Operations Security, Signature Management, Counterintelligence, or Information Operations at the Component, Combatant Command (CCMD), Joint Staff or service level.

Certifications

• Formal completion of certified OPSEC training, such as the Defense OPSEC Planners Course (DOPC), OPSE-2500, or equivalent service-level advanced OPSEC training.

Process Expertise

• Proficiency/familiarity with the Joint Planning Process (JPP) / Military Decision- Making Process (MDMP) and how to write Annexes - and Tabs to OPORDs or CONPLANs

Education

• Master’s Degree desired, bachelor’s degree (acceptable) in National Security, Strategic Studies, Intelligence, or a related field (or equivalent operational military experience).

Highly Desired Qualifications

Great Power Competition Focus:

• Extensive knowledge of the intelligence collection capabilities, tactics, and OSINT exploitation methods used by Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.

Advanced Planner Training

• Graduation from recognized DoD planning courses (e.g., Joint Information Operations Planners Course (JIOPC), SAMS).

Defense Deception Activities Experience

• Hands-on experience developing or supporting plans, demonstrating a clear understanding of the interdependent relationship between OPSEC and Deception in support of OPSEC.

Cyber/OSINT Awareness

• Familiarity with the digital threat landscape, including social media exploitation, digital footprint tracking, and commercially available data (CAD) threats to military personnel.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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