Program Protection/Operational Security (OPSEC) Analyst

Specific Expectations

• Lead program stakeholders in periodic identification and validation of program-specific CPI and de-conflict protection requirements for inherited/shared CPI from other programs
  
  
  
  • Assist program stakeholders with definition/execution of realistic success criteria, tailored to project objectives and mission requirements
  • Develop and oversee implementation of CMs to preserve CPI
  • Ensure Horizontal Protection IAW DoD requirements
  
  
  
  
• Provide tailored training on applications of EPMs, associated critical thinking and analytical program solving
  
  
  
  • Ensure completion of traditional SEAT by program staff
  • Provide tailored training and ensure implementation of an OI&C process to anticipate exposure points, sustain protection strategies, protect CPI and develop a more vigilant and engaged program team
  
  
  
  
• Using EI&T, identify and maintain relationships outside of the program that help in the development of contingency options critical to the successful development, acquisition, testing, training, operation and decommission of program-specific CPI and CI
  
  
  
  • Commercial Vendor Outreach/Security Familiarization
  • Intelligence and Security Community Coordination/De-confliction
  • Sensitive Test Plans
  • Contingency Response Planning and Execution
  
  
  
  
• Develop innovative and proactive analytical methodologies
  
  
  
  • Refine existing P2 analytical methodologies to meet evolving program needs
  • Periodically review/revise the program Security Classification Guide
  
  
  
  
• Using POETS, help planners look at decision points from a multi-dimensional viewpoint
  
  
  
  • Assist in Threat Travel Briefings/Debriefings
  • Lead in the development and oversee implementation of Transportation Plans
  
  
  
  
• Identify possible SCRM vulnerabilities and promote corrective action
• Develop and maintain a program OPSEC program
  
  
  
  • Review organizational mission statements and associated publicly available technology program information for inconsistencies which may reveal sensitive information
  • Identify/analyze vulnerabilities and identify/rank possible OPSEC countermeasures to mitigate each vulnerability
  • Assist the program in the application of appropriate OPSEC countermeasures
  • Maintain contact with the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff (IOSS) and develop or import appropriate OPSEC awareness products and or training materials and promulgate to project personnel
  • Conduct annual OPSEC Assessments
  
  
  
  

Required Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Extensive knowledge in identification and protection of CPI
• Extensive knowledge of horizontal protection methodologies
• Extensive knowledge in the development, application, and execution of Security Classification Guides
• Extensive knowledge of Special Access Program security
• Extensive knowledge of life cycle program protection as promulgated in DoDI 5000.02, DoDi 5200.39, DoDI 5200.4, DoDI 85000 Series, DoDI 8582.01, and other applicable program protection policies
• Apply working knowledge of Executive Order 13526, NISPOM, NISPOM Overprint, ICD series, DCID series, DoD 5205.7 SAP Manuals, and other applicable security policies
• Previous experience in the DoD RDT&E environment strongly desired
• Attend meetings (either locally or out-of-area) and create meeting summaries or trip reports
• Possess the energy, experience, and subject matter expertise to demonstrate sound judgment, foresight and problem solving skills in a fast-pace S&T RDT&E environment
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills; demonstrating an ability to communicate, interact easily and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and echelons in both written and verbal forms
• Manage and maintain detailed information and documentation
• Possess excellent research and data-gathering skills with an ability to interpret/analyze complex information within operational Research & Development (R&D) / S&T environments
• Work independently, as well as in a team environment, within the bounds and guidelines of the organization

Clearance

• Minimum of active Top Secret (TS)
• TS/SCI strongly desired
• Subject to a random counter-intelligence scope polygraphs as a condition of access eligibility.

Years of Experience/Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, and a minimum of 12 years of qualifying, related experience or an Associate degree with 15 years qualifying, related experience.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience dedicated to S&T, RDT&E in support of unclassified, collateral, SAP, and SCI programs

Certification Requirements

• Required to have completed, or successfully complete within 1 year of assuming the position, the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff OPSEC Fundamentals courses listed below hosted by the Defense Security Service (DSS) Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).
  
  
  
  • Public Release Decisions Course (OPSE 1500)
  • OPSEC Analysis and Program Management Course (OPSE 2500)
  • OPSEC and Web Risk Assessment Course (OPSE 3500)
  
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations
• Must have active US passport for OCONUS travel requirements
• Limited travel within the region

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required by the employee. There may be additional activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee that are not listed in this job description
• This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a security clearance. In order to obtain a clearance, In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• System High is proud to employ U.S. Military Veterans. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new, exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.
• System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law