Senior Program Security & Protection Specialist

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Information Technology LLC is seeking a Security Program Protection Specialist to support NGA's Research Directorate in Springfield, VA. The role emphasizes developing security guidance, risk assessments, and CPI protection for GEOINT campaigns and technology development.

Applicants should have DoD/IC program security experience, hands-on RTP/PPP/CPI experience, and strong technical writing skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, with NGA experience preferred.

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

SCRM

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bailey Information Technology LLC is seeking a Security Program Protection Specialist to support NGA's Research Directorate in Springfield, VA. The role emphasizes developing security guidance, risk assessments, and CPI protection for GEOINT campaigns and technology development.

Applicants should have DoD/IC program security experience, hands-on RTP/PPP/CPI experience, and strong technical writing skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, with NGA experience preferred.