Senior Security Program & Risk Protection Lead

Culmen International LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with 4% match

Life insurance & disability paid by公司

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a Security Program Protection Specialist to support NGA's Research Directorate on site in Springfield, VA. You will lead security analyses, craft risk assessments, and shape classification guidance for innovative GEOINT tools and data handling.

The role requires deep experience in RTP, PPP, and national security compliance, plus Top Secret SCI eligibility and polygraph readiness. Expect collaboration with PMs and OGC across NGA teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience.
• Experience developing, staffing and managing security programs for R&D.
• Experience with research and technology protection (RTP).
• Experience with program protection (P2) planning (PPP).
• Willingness to sit for a CI Poly.
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide system security analysis and risk assessment for RTP mission.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive picture of threats to NGA Research programs.
• Identify potential program vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
• Assess impact of losing NGA R&D information.
• Perform overall security risk assessments for NGA Research.
• Provide pros and cons for proposed risk mitigation options.
• Review and establish additional security classification guidance for new concepts.
• Develop classification guidelines for innovative GEOINT tools and data handling.
• Provide expert advice on protecting classified information and security education.
• Coordinate with PMs and OGC on export-controlled technologies.
• Brief NGA Research workforce on evolving security policies and guidance.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance with SCI

Willingness to sit for a CI Poly

Strong writing and communication

15+ years experience

RTP experience

PPP planning

Security program development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD degree

Tools

DoDI 5200.1 Information Security

DoDI 5200.48 CUI

IC Markings Guide

DoDI 5230.24 Distribution Statements

DoDI 5200.39 CPI

DoDI 5000.83 Technology & Program Protection

DoD Technology & Program Protection Guidebook

Job description

Culmen International is seeking a Security Program Protection Specialist to support NGA's Research Directorate on site in Springfield, VA. You will lead security analyses, craft risk assessments, and shape classification guidance for innovative GEOINT tools and data handling.

The role requires deep experience in RTP, PPP, and national security compliance, plus Top Secret SCI eligibility and polygraph readiness. Expect collaboration with PMs and OGC across NGA teams.