Space Special Access Program Analyst

Astrion; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Space Special Access Program Analyst in Arlington, VA to support SAF/SQXL and oversee SAP governance, life cycle administration, and security posture for sensitive space technologies in liaison with DoD and US Government SAP stakeholders.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree and extensive SAP experience, with strong writing, communication, and coordination skills across DoD and field commands.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 3 years of SAP experience with 15–20 years total relevant experience.
• Familiarity with SAP policy and security requirements.
• Experience with staff packages, task management tools, and coordination workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff support to SAF/SQXL on space SAP governance and life cycle activities.
• Assist SAF/SQXL, Field Commands, SAF, and DoD SAP Central Office on SAP efforts.
• Represent space equities in governance, management, and oversight activities for SAPs.
• Research, analyze, and review SAP governance actions, security functions, and risk assessments.
• Support SAF/SQXL in classification responsibilities and related reviews.
• Coordinate international cooperation activities for space SAPs and anti-tamper tasks.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Space SAP knowledge

Writing and editing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

TMT/ETMS2

SAP IT networks

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOCATION: Arlington, VA

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

SALARY: $90,000-$130,000

CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI Required

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Minimal

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Space Special Access Program Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) located in Arlington, VA. The Special Programs Analyst supports the SAF/SQXL Division by providing technical and programmatic analysis of space special access programs (SAPs). The Space Special Programs Analyst facilitates SAF/SQXL’s role in the direction, management, and administration of assigned SAPs while serving as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Space Acquisition and Integration, on all SAP matters. The Special Programs Analyst’s expertise supports SAP life cycle administration, management, and oversight activities for sensitive, advanced space technologies in liaison with DAF, OSD, and US Government SAP stakeholders. Lastly, this position is also responsible for assisting SAF/SQXL as the United States Space Force (USSF) Anti-Tamper (AT) Component Service Lead in support of and contributing to the DoD AT Program.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to be considered for the position.


• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in SAP AND 15-20 years of relevant work experience.


• Working familiarity with routine staff packages and documentation as well as task and correspondence coordination tools (e.g., Task Management Tool (TMT), Enterprise Task Management System (ETMS2), and/or Correspondence and Task Management System).


• Working familiarity with SAP IT networks and databases.


• Working familiarity with SAP policy and general SAP security requirements.


• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications.


• Experience communicating effectively and concisely.


• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the organization and external to the organization.


• Proficient writing and editing skills.


• Ability to adapt to changing work environments while maintaining consistent levels of performance and support.

Responsibilities

• Providing staff support to SAF/SQXL regarding the range of national security, DoD, and international space equities for DoD SAPs.


• Assisting the customer (SAF/SQXL), Field Commands, SAF, and DAF and DoD SAP Central Office (SAPCO) on space-related SAP efforts and represents space equities in the SAP governance, management, and oversight activities.


• Collaborating with DAF and DoD SAP enterprise stakeholders on multi-domain SAP matters requiring a coordinated DAF position.


• Using expertise to research, analyze, and review space SAP governance actions and activities, program protections and security functions, and risk assessments to support proposals positively impacting a SAP program’s security life cycle.


• Assisting in SAF/SQXL’s execution of original classification authority responsibilities and conducting reviews and assessments of SAP security classification guides.


• Reviewing SAP foreign disclosure staff packages for Deputy Secretary of Defense authorization in support of international cooperation activities.


• Facilitating SAP actions in support of international cooperation activities for assigned space SAPs.


• Participating in Anti-Tamper activities, events, and taskings, as directed, which contribute to SAF/SQXL’s role as USSF AT Component Lead. Successfully coordinating with USSF subordinate AT Program Offices to ensure consistency with DAF and DoD AT Program requirements.


• Conducting reviews of space AT Plans and preparing Decision Memorandums to approve or reject a Plan’s final AT solution.


• Interacts with DAF and DoD agencies concerning security issues for assigned space SAPs.


• Provides classification management and classification marking guidance as needed.


• Handles and protects confidential and classified (Secret/TS-SCI/TS-SAR) information, correspondence, and communications.


• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the customer and COR.

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