Security Program Protection Specialist — TS/SCI RTP Expert

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Information Technology LLC is hiring a Security Program Protection Specialist to support NGA Research in Springfield, VA. This role focuses on applying OPSEC, CPI protection, and PPP to safeguard classified information across NGA R&D programs.

The candidate should have DoD/IC program security experience, direct RTP/PPP/CPI experience, and strong writing skills. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. This is an on-site position with TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in program security, technology protection, or research security within DoD/IC — NGA experience strongly preferred; DARPA, DTRA, or NRO experience also highly valued.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with RTP, PPP, and CPI processes (not just familiarity with the terms).
• Experience with OPSEC methodology and SCRM/due diligence analysis.
• Strong writing samples/history — plans, SOPs, memos, or assessments.
• Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

• Provide system security analysis, program documentation, and risk assessment analysis in support of the RTP mission.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive picture of threats to NGA Research programs.
• Identify potential program vulnerabilities that could be exploited and assess the impact of loss of NGA R&D information.
• Perform overall security risk assessments for NGA's research efforts and evaluate the pros/cons of proposed risk mitigation options.
• Review and establish technical and process-related security classification guidance for new concepts developed by NGA Research Offices and Pods.
• Develop tailored classification guidelines and dissemination instructions for GEOINT tools, data, and specialized programs/publications.
• Provide expert guidance on protection of classified information, classification management, special security, industrial security, and security education/training.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and OGC to identify export-controlled/ITAR-restricted technologies in development within NGA Research.
• Deliver and support briefings for the NGA Research workforce on evolving security policy, guidance, and foreign government relationship considerations.
• Apply Business Intelligence (BI) and social network analysis to illuminate threats, vulnerabilities, and exploitation opportunities across traditional and nontraditional supply chains, financial/non-financial business activity, technology trends, and academic/research partnerships.
• Assess the capacity and maturity of the technology, innovation, and manufacturing ecosystem — including tiered/sub-tiered domestic and foreign suppliers — supporting critical enabling technologies.
• Produce clear, well-organized written products — security plans, SOPs, acceptance memoranda, risk assessments, and classification guides. Strong technical writing is a core, non-negotiable requirement of this role, not a secondary skill.

Skills

OPSEC

PPP

CPI protection

RTP

SCRM

Written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

OPSEC methodology

Job description

Bailey Information Technology LLC is hiring a Security Program Protection Specialist to support NGA Research in Springfield, VA. This role focuses on applying OPSEC, CPI protection, and PPP to safeguard classified information across NGA R&D programs.

The candidate should have DoD/IC program security experience, direct RTP/PPP/CPI experience, and strong writing skills. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. This is an on-site position with TS/SCI clearance.