Odyssey Systems

Acquisition Information Protection Manager

Odyssey Systems$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience with acquisition program security
  • Current Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree plus 6 years experience or Master's degree plus 4 years experience
  • SPeD SFPC certification preferred or obtained within the first 14 months
  • Familiarity with security policies and documentation for SAP and SCI

Responsibilities

  • Execute acquisition program security throughout its life cycle
  • Develop security practices for various security areas
  • Prepare program documentation and review contractor compliance
  • Develop system security documents like Program Protection Plans
  • Maintain databases for classified material tracking and audits
  • Conduct inspections and handle classified information procedures
  • Support security training initiatives and eligibility reviews

Benefits

  • Onsite position at Eglin AFB
  • Potential travel opportunities as required
  • Opportunity for professional certification in security
  • Access to government resources for ongoing education
  • An environment that promotes security compliance and effective practices
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and experienced Acquisition Information Protection Manager (AIPM) to support all aspects of acquisition program security throughout the program life cycle. This role ensures compliance with Government directives relating to Special Access Programs (SAPs), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and collateral security requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience implementing security policies derived from Executive Orders and DoD Manuals, and be capable of developing and maintaining a secure operational environment for government and contractor personnel. In addition, this role requires flexibility, as you will need to work various shifts to provide coverage for facilities over 24-hour periods, including weekends.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Acquisition Program Security Support
  • Execute all aspects of acquisition program security throughout the program life cycle.
  • Develop sound security practices and policies for acquisition, physical, personnel, industrial, and documentation security.
  • Prepare acquisition security sections of program documentation and review contractor deliverables for compliance.

Security Documentation & Systems Support
  • Develop system security documents including: Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Security CONOPS, vulnerability/countermeasure analyses, and RMF-related documentation.

Program Security Management
  • Maintain and update databases tracking receipt, storage, inventory, and disposition of classified material.
  • Participate in audits of government holdings to ensure accountability and compliance.
  • Maintain visitor and clearance/access databases.

Classified Information Management
  • Conduct inspections, inventories, logging, storage, and distribution of classified information.
  • Provide security inspection and protection of classified storage areas and develop related procedures and policies.
  • Support opening/closing procedures for SCIFs, SAPFs, and other secure areas.

Personnel Security & Training
  • Review and verify personnel qualifications for special access program eligibility.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs.

Additional Duties
  • Support source selections with required security oversight.
  • Authorized to serve as CSSR, SAP PerSec Official, OPSEC Officer, or similar roles as defined in applicable security guidance.
  • Only AIPMs may record lock combinations; others are prohibited from doing so.
Required Knowledge & Experience

Experience implementing and applying policies derived from:
  • E.O. 13526, 13556, 12968 (or successor policies)
  • DoD Manuals including:
    • DODM 5200.02 (Personnel Security)
    • DODM 5200.01 Vol 1-3 (Information Security)
    • DODI 5200.48 (Controlled Unclassified Information)
    • DODM 5220.22 / NISPOM
    • DODM 5205.07 Vol 1-4 (SAP Security)
    • DODM 5105.21 (SCI Security)


Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Must have a current Secret clearance and be ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Education:
  • Master's + 4 years Relevant Experience OR Master's + 3 years Relevant Experience + SPeD SFPC
  • Bachelor's + 6 years Relevant Experience, OR Bachelor's + 5 years Relevant Experience + SPeD SFPC OR
  • Associate's + 10 years Relevant Experience OR Associate's + 9 years Relevant Experience + SPeD SFPC

Certifications:Must obtain Level 1 Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Program Security Fundamentals Professional Certification within 14 months of hire; must be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education:

Certifications: SPeD Program Security Fundamentals Professional Certification

Technical Skills
  • Familarity with Acquisition program security (SAP/SCI/collateral) across program lifecycle
  • Providing security documentation support (program documentation and contractor deliverable review)
  • Familiarity with system security documents (PPP, OPSEC plans, security CONOPS, RMF-related documentation)
  • Familarity with classified holdings/visitor-access database maintenance and reporting
  • Experience with classified material inspection, inventory, logging, storage, transmittal, and distribution
  • Experience with security inspections, protection procedures, and awareness training support

Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to coordinate with Government and contractor personnel to support secure program execution
  • Strong attention to detail supporting accountability, documentation, and compliance requirements

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion.

Onsite

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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