Senior Program Protection Security Specialist

Armada Ltd; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA Ltd. is seeking a Security Specialist - Program Protection to safeguard Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions across the lifecycle. The role supports OPSEC, SCRM, research, and mishap-response across global operations.

The candidate will identify CPI/MCC/MCF, develop OPSEC plans, and mitigate supply chain risks for critical technologies, including the F‑35 program, with international travel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Program Protection requirements, OPSEC methodologies, CPI/MCC/MCF identification processes, and SCRM principles.
• Ability to analyze threats, conduct vulnerability assessments, and recommend protective measures for critical program technologies.
• Ability to support global mishap responses, apply security protocols under dynamic conditions, and execute critical technology protection actions.
• Skilled in developing OPSEC plans, supporting acquisition and sustainment protection activities, and coordinating SCRM tasks with logistics and technical personnel.
• Ability to evaluate supplier risks, identify critical components, and recommend practical and effective security countermeasures within program constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying CPI, MCC, and MCF and implementing appropriate protection measures across the enterprise.
• Develop and implement an approved OPSEC Plan to safeguard CPI, MCC, and MCF throughout all phases of program operations.
• Provide Program Protection security support throughout acquisition and sustainment activities, ensuring risks are mitigated for all critical elements.
• Perform research on known threats and threat vectors and recommend countermeasures to protect critical program technologies.
• Conduct Supply Chain Risk Management functions to ensure integrity and security of the F‑35 supply chain.
• Support Observables, Identification, and Containment Working Group activities and contribute to related protection tasks.
• Support aircraft mishap responses by executing onsite security protocols to protect critical technologies and by traveling globally on short notice when required.
• Collaborate with logistics managers to support SCRM initiatives, identify critical components, review supplier risks, and recommend cost‑effective security countermeasures aligned with system design.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Program Protection

OPSEC methods

Threat analysis

SCRM

Global mishap response

Countermeasure planning

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's + 4 years experience

Job description

ARMADA Ltd. is seeking a Security Specialist - Program Protection to safeguard Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions across the lifecycle. The role supports OPSEC, SCRM, research, and mishap-response across global operations.

The candidate will identify CPI/MCC/MCF, develop OPSEC plans, and mitigate supply chain risks for critical technologies, including the F‑35 program, with international travel as required.