Senior Program Protection Specialist

Axiologic Solutions LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Axiologic Solutions LLC, based in Northern Virginia, seeks a Senior Program Protection Specialist to join our team supporting federal clients with advanced security programs. You will lead development of security documentation, protect critical program information, and coordinate across DoD/IC partners to ensure compliance and resilience.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to obtain a poly, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of operational Program Protection/OPSEC/Intelligence Collection/Operations experience in a DoD or USIC capacity.
• Active TS/SCI CI or TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI poly if requested by the client.
• Appropriate formal education, training and professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with COR to create and sustain initiatives that meet timelines and security requirements.
• Develop, review and execute AI/ML program security documentation (SCGs, IAW the NDP, SOPs).
• Identify and protect CPI and develop countermeasures per DoD/IC policy.
• Implement Program Protection Planning and CI/CS strategy aligned with protection criteria.
• Communicate across DoD/IC, academia, and industry partners.

Skills

Program Protection

OPSEC

Intelligence Collection

DoD/USIC experience

Security Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Formal education, training and professional certifications

Job description

Based in Northern Virginia, Axiologic Solutions LLC, has an opportunity for you to become part of our high-quality team that delivers innovative solutions to key federal clients. We are currently seeking a Senior Program Protection Specialist to support our growing team.

Responsibilities:

• In close coordination with the COR, create and sustain initiatives that support timelines and objectives, while maintaining compliance with applicable national security requirements.
• Demonstrate energy, experience, subject matter expertise, sound judgement, foresight and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational and communication skills, excellent research and data-gathering skills, interpretation/analysis of complex information skills.
• Support with developing, reviewing, coordinating and executing a wide range of cust0mer's AI/ML Program Security documentation to include, but not limited to: Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Information Sharing IAW the NDP, Public Affairs and Perception Management Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and protect Critical Program Information (CPI) developed by customer's AI/ML, IAW DoD and IC policy, including the identification of CPI and development of countermeasures.
• In collaboration with customer's AI/ML leadership, implement Program Protection Planning, facilitate the comprehensive development and execution of a Program Protection Strategy, integrated with the desired protection success criteria, CI Support Plans, OPSEC plans, and other planning documents as needed.
• Communicate effectively across all DoD and IC elements, as well as with academic and industrial organizations.
• Identify and maintain relationships outside of the program that help in the development of customer's AI/ML Program Protection objectives, including Commercial Vendor Outreach, Security and CI familiarization, and Intelligence and Security Community Coordination/De-confliction.
• Identify and mitigate threats to the supply chain IAW DoD and IC Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM policy) and developing Attack Surface Vulnerability Monitoring (AVSM) initiatives in coordination with the COR, including tailored security and threat products to identify risk in the supply chain and the promotion of corrective action.
• Support the development and maintain a comprehensive OPSEC program in collaboration with customer security protocols and coordinated with the COR; reviewing organizational mission statements and associated publicly available technology program information for inconsistencies which may reveal sensitive information.

Required:

• Minimum of 15 years of operational Program Protection/OPSEC/Intelligence Collection/Operations experience in a DoD or USIC capacity, with appropriate formal education, training and professional certifications.
• Active TS/SCI CI or TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI poly if client request

Desired:

• 20 years of operational Program Protection/OPSEC/Intelligence Collection/Operations experience in a DoD or USIC capacity, with appropriate formal education, training and professional certifications.

Salary Range 170,000- 190,000

The salary range is provided in good faith and is based on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, Federal Government contract labor category requirements, contract wage determinations when applicable, clearance requirements, work location, relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, internal equity, and approved funding.

For proposal-contingent positions, the listed range is an anticipated good‑faith range based on current proposal assumptions. Final compensation may vary based on contract award, finalized customer requirements, approved funding, labor category alignment, and candidate qualifications.

Axiologic Solutions invests in its employees beyond compensation. Depending on position and eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance for courses and certifications, professional development opportunities, fitness and wellness support, electronic stipend, and other optional benefit elections.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may email their request to [e-mail] or call 571-295-4990. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Axiologic Solutions and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.