Senior Program Protection Advisor (Operations Research Analyst 4) 29141

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,198 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Educational and training programs

Supportive and welcoming environment

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Senior Program Protection & Technology Security Advisor to support the Anti-Tamper Executive Agent at the Pentagon. This role involves leading enterprise-wide technology protection and critical program information strategy across major defense programs.

Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in technology security policy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding critical DoD technologies.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in DoD technology protection and program protection.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD technology protection and program-protection efforts.
• Advise senior DoD leadership on integrating CPI and exportability.
• Provide guidance on implementing technology protection strategies.

Skills

Technology protection expertise

Program protection experience

CPI identification skills

Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes

Excellent communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Policy development

Risk assessments

Technical reporting

Job description

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: Senior HI

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

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.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision‑making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

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.

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.
• Conduct CPI evaluations for non‑program‑of‑record efforts.
• 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.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all‑domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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.

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