Senior TSCM Practitioner Level 4

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior TSCM Practitioner Level 4 to Support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and an Interagency Training Center TSCM Certification.

Responsibilities include conducting TSCM activities, providing senior briefings, assessing policies, and generating risk assessments and reports to support CI operations.

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam.
• Shall complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related technical discipline; postgraduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to enhance the conduct and completion of all TSCM activities for NGA TSCM program.
• Provide Senior Level briefings on TSCM capabilities and processes.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of current TSCM and CI policy.
• Conduct TSCM operations in line with National and DOW policies.
• Identify physical and acoustical security deficiencies and develop corrective actions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

TSCM expertise

Security policy knowledge

Technical briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline

Post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

RF testing equipment

Physical security assessment tools

Job description

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Senior TSCM Practitioner Level 4 to Support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

Duties May Include:

• Provide subject matter expertise to enhance the conduct and completion of all TSCM activities, related support and other technical operations supporting the NGA TSCM program, TSSC modernization goals, and Office of Counterintelligence Technical CI Division. Provide guidance on all governing national and agency level policies, as well as all other regulatory guidelines. Conduct TSCM, Foreign Visit, Gift Inspection, Digital Counterexploitation, Technical Evaluation activities and other technical operations supporting the NGA TSCM program.
• Provide Senior Level briefings on TSCM capabilities and processes.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of current TSCM and CI policy
• Conduct TSCM operations consistent with National and DOW policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705, Physical Security Standards for SCIFs, and DOW standards for collateral areas
• Identify physical and acoustical security deficiencies and develop corrective actions to mitigate the identified deficiencies
• Analyze complex physical and technical security issues and provide cost-effective recommendations that meet policy requirements
• Provide recommendations and guidance for NGA facilities under construction
• Prepare specialized technical risk assessment products, TSCM reports of inquiry, after action reports, tailored briefings, and other administrative communication necessary to support the CI mission Provide technical advice and assistance as it relates to CI and TSCM
• Generate finished correspondence, documents, briefing materials, spread sheets and threat reports in accordance with NGA guidelines, as required
• Assist Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) with technical security plans, policy and execution; assess electronic processing equipment for security vulnerabilities
• All external engagements to include, but not limited to, conferences, equipment demonstrations, external learning events, national and DOW level meetings, et cetera, require an after-action report, due within 72 hours of completion. An after-action report and briefing are required within five work days after completion of any national or DOW level exercise participation
• Perform Radio Frequency (RF) signal of interest searches
• Assess and locate signals of interest discovered during surveys, system notification and IPMS operations
• Assist implementation of TSSC Technician OJT program preparing technicians for success through training and hands on experience

Required:

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam.
• Must have an Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification
• Shall complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year.

Desired:

• Experience writing and editing technical documents
• Telephone security experience (i.e., with Telephone Security Group (TSG) requirements)
• Possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Possess post-graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DOW CI training academy (ex. FBI Academy, etc.)

Compensation Details:

$170,000.00 - $185,000.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth