Senior Technology Security Policy Advisor (Operations Research Analyst 4) 29142

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,198 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Technology Security Policy Advisor to support critical DoD programs. This role involves leading technology protection strategies and advising senior leadership on security policy integration. Candidates should have extensive experience (9+ years) in technology security and program protection.

Ideal applicants will possess strong communication skills and expertise in DoD acquisition processes. This is a full-time, salaried position, with a salary range between $115,198 and $175,000.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's, 7 years with a Master's, or 4 years with a PhD or JD.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology protection and program protection.
• Strong knowledge of technology security policy and threat analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD technology protection and program‑protection efforts.
• Advise senior DoD leadership on integrating acquisition-security policy.
• Conduct CPI evaluations for non-program-of-record efforts.
• Develop program protection and technology security documentation.

Skills

Technology protection

Program protection

Technology security policy

CPI identification

DoD acquisition processes

Threat analysis

Counterintelligence principles

Cryptographic/communications security

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD or JD

High school diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Senior Technology Security Policy Advisor (Operations Research Analyst 4) 29142

Location: Washington, DC, United States
Requisition Number: 29142
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: SeniorHI

Summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Senior Technology Security Policy Advisor to support the Anti‑Tamper Executive Agent at the Pentagon. The role leads enterprise‑wide technology protection, exportability, and critical program information strategy, contributing to policy development and protection planning that safeguards 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 security and AT 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 and technology security 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 or JD, or high school diploma with 13 years relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology protection, program protection, technology security policy, 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

• Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) 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 as applied to technology security, 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.

Compensation Notice

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, compensation considerations include but are not limited to the role, education, training, experience, and key skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be directed to [e-mail] or 1‑844‑849‑8463 (press #3 for HII Mission Technologies).