Senior Program Protection Advisor (Operations Research Analyst 4) 29141

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,198 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan Options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Senior Program Protection Advisor to support the Anti-Tamper Executive Agent at the Pentagon. This senior-level role will lead technology protection efforts, contributing to the protection of critical DoD technologies.

The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of relevant experience and an active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to advise on complex policy integrations and develop risk assessments for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's; 7 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with a HS diploma.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology protection and DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD technology protection efforts and policy development.
• Advise on integrating CPI and exportability with acquisition policy.
• Develop program protection documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Technology protection expertise

Program protection

CPI identification

DoD acquisition processes

Written and verbal communication

Problem synthesis

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience or equivalency

Tools

Program Management certifications

CISSP

PMP

Job description

Senior Program Protection Advisor (Operations Research Analyst 4) 29141

Requisition Number: 29141

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,198.00 - $175,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: SeniorHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Protection & Technology Security Advisor to support the Anti‑Tamper Executive Agent (ATEA) at the Pentagon. This senior‑level role leads enterprise‑wide technology protection, exportability, and critical program information (CPI) strategy, contributing to policy development and protection planning that safeguard critical DoD technologies across major programs.

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What You Will Do

• Support DoD technology protection and program‑protection efforts, including policy development, exportability guidance, and enterprise‑wide technology security planning for the AT Executive Agent.
• Advise senior DoD leadership and the broader technology protection / Program Protection Enterprise on integrating CPI, exportability, and acquisition‑security policy with evolving technology release processes.
• Provide guidance on implementing exportability strategies related to:
  • New and updated Executive Orders
  • Updated OSD (Research & Engineering) Program Protection & CPI policy (DoDI 5000.83)
  • Updated OSD (Acquisition & Sustainment) acquisition processes including Defense Exportability Features (DoDI 5000.85)
• Advise on CPI requirements, technology protection modernization efforts, compliance with DoD policy, and enterprise integration under DoDD 5200.47E.
• Support horizontal protection and cross‑program technology‑security analyses to identify vulnerabilities in accordance with DoDI 5230.28.
• Develop program protection documentation, risk assessments, white papers, technical reports, and executive‑level briefings for senior leadership.
• Advise on identification, classification, and protection of CPI across RDT&E programs in accordance with DoDI 5200.39 and other governing policies.

What We're Looking For

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's; 7 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with a HS diploma.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology protection, program protection, CPI identification, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Strong knowledge of technology security policy (including Anti‑Tamper), threat analysis, counterintelligence principles, cryptographic/communications security, and technology maturity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across diverse organizations.
• Ability to synthesize complex problems into clear, actionable recommendations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in defense, intelligence, acquisition, program protection, or related fields.
• DAWIA certifications in Program Management, Engineering, or Test & Evaluation.
• Prior support to technology protection, Program Protection, Anti‑Tamper, Executive Agent offices, or major defense acquisition programs.
• Experience with multiple Service acquisition processes and technology protection / exportability strategies.
• Experience with Red/Blue Team analysis, especially related to exportability or national strategy.
• Relevant professional certifications (PMP, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CAP, etc.).
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales and international technology security, program protection, CPI, acquisition, or export licensing.

We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.