Program Security Representative

Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe are known for continuous innovation for our government customers in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force Combatant Commands Intelligence Community and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments systems engineering and integration test planning and execution cost estimating and analysis acquisition support and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs assessing cutting-edge technologies and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG) part of SPAs Space and Intelligence Division offers sophisticated capabilities (people process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space cyber and special operations in support to military services Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ) Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) National Space Defense Center (NSDC) Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly-qualified Program Security Representative.

SPA is seeking a Program Security Representative (PSR) to support the Government Customer a DoD rapid prototyping organization. The key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide security support to Program Managers and Portfolio Leads in a Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) Security capacity for major protection system acquisitions.
• Provide security support by implementing sound Operations Security (OPSEC) practices developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) for program protection and performing program risk analysis for end-to-end closure of the baseline for protection-related activities in the overall Enterprise. The program supports full lifecycle acquisition across all mission domains of complex national systems architectures.
• Work collaboratively internally and across stakeholder organizations to protect complex systems and state-of-the-art capabilities ensuring program protection is implemented and managed throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• Interface with customers directorate/office representatives and mission partner security groups which is imperative for system integration.
• Interact with several government and industry security representatives and stakeholders as well as multiple Acquisition Offices (AOs) and government and contractor stakeholders to drive security requirements for complex technical challenges.
• Support the Portfolio Lead and Program Manager with strategic planning for future capability acquisition and insertion into the enterprise baseline.

Required Skills:

• TS/SCI; willing to take CI poly
• 10 years of relevant experience
• A passion for learning helping others sharing team knowledge and contributing value to the mission in any way possible
• Ability to work well in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Good oral and written communication skills; MS Office proficient
• Good business acumen; ability to relate professionally inside the work environment
• Organized and flexible
• Ability to manage security for multiple programs across differing levels of classification
• Experience navigating security databases/systems of record

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Special Access Program (SAP) security and Program Access Request (PAR) processes
• Knowledge of OPSEC practices and implementation
• Experience with protecting large acquisition efforts methods and processes
• Practical experience working Department of Defense (DoD) Contract Security Classification Specifications
• Ability to author new security guidance and interpret existing guidance