Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$158K — $214K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in information security and related fields
  • Minimum 2 years of direct experience with SAP
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • In-depth knowledge of DD Form 254 and its implications in Air Force acquisitions
  • U.S. Citizenship required for clearance purposes

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing program protection methodologies
  • Conduct lifecycle analysis to pinpoint critical program vulnerabilities
  • Implement countermeasures to identified risks
  • Provide technical guidance on security support for various programs
  • Ensure compliance with Air Force security requirements during acquisitions
  • Develop and document comprehensive security plans and procedures
  • Evaluate and advise on foreign intelligence threats impacting customer programs

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Professional development opportunities, including paid education and certifications
  • Generous paid time off, including extra vacation and holidays
  • Flexibility with work hours to enhance work-life balance
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

The Acquisition Security Analyst will assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology programs throughout the system's life cycle.

Performance shall include:
  • In-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities
  • Assist with the identification and implementation of countermeasures
  • Develop and implement a risk managed based program protection plan and strategy
  • Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas
  • Provide security guidance to the GSSO and PM, as it relates to the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process
  • Provide specific guidance pertaining to the contract security requirements in reference to cost, feasibility and appropriateness of requirement
  • Maintain a working relationship with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254 efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle
  • Directly support customer program protection/security officers in the development, execution and implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP)
  • Assess threat and risk, develop risk management actions and implements long term courses of actions
  • Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer
  • Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine
  • Conduct analysis of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies or CPI
  • Prepare and produce analytical products from numerous resources, to include various databases, to ensure a real-time, tailored product is provided
  • Provide classification guidance and assistance for all security programs to include collateral and SAP programs
  • Analyze Counterintelligence reports and prepare written summaries of activities with potential impact to customer resources
  • Write, review, and/or edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Test Plans (STP)
  • Assist government system security engineers performing close out actions for SAPs as needed
  • Develop and implement quarterly and annual security education and training for personnel
  • Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E


Experience:
  • 10+ years related experience, minimum two (2) years of direct SAP experience
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience
  • Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience
  • Maximum equivalent experience for SPED Certifications is no more than 5 years


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related area OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)


Security Clearance:
  • Required - TS/SCI
  • Must be able to obtain CI poly


Other Requirements:
  • Must have extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with extra paid vacation and holidays

#AirforceSAPOpportunities

The likely salary range for this position is $158,610 - $214,590. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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