Senior Information Protection Specialist

Apogee Engineering is seeking a full-time Senior Information Protection Specialist.

This position will serve as the technical expert for multiple specialized Information Protection (IP) and acquisition security programs supporting major DoD and classified/highly sensitive USAF defense acquisition and intelligence programs. The selected incumbent will assist with providing a wide range of security management analytical technical and support services for programs managed by AFLCMC/WI Directorate AFLCMC/WIN Division and specific ISR programs.

This is a full-time position located on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Dayton Ohio.

• Administer physical information industrial personnel and OPSEC programs for assigned acquisition activities/systems including support up to Top Secret/SCI and SAP.
• Provide security guidance and technical assistance to integrated process teams across all security disciplines.
• Serve as Special Security Representative (SSR) for the SCIF: vet visitor clearances manage visitor access and open/close procedures issue SSR appointment letters and deliver SSR training to newly assigned government SSRs.
• Manage and track annual SCIF security training for 200 personnel to ensure compliance.
• Supported the ULTRA program: led 50% rewrite of the Security Classification Guide (SCG) provided security clarifications across four working sessions and presented major security updates at the Program Management Review (MacDill AFB) to support deployment.
• Provide day-to-day technical security services for a complex acquisition portfolio implementing and adjusting information personnel physical and industrial security countermeasures as threats evolve.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory security requirements and recommend/implement changes to mitigate emerging risks.
• Maintain newcomer onboarding and security databases; perform in-processing and out-processing.
• Maintain an active JPAS account and verify personnel security clearances; process review for accuracy and track personnel security investigation requests.
• Prepare and coordinate security briefings technical materials and meeting support for the Directorate and stakeholders.
• Record monitor and drive closure of security program action items suspenses and processes.
• Coordinate DD Form 254 (DoD contract security classification) activities and maintain security program documentation.
• Assist personnel with CONUS and OCONUS travel clearance and training requirements.
• Establish and maintain AFRIMS file plans and support electronic records/file management.
• Produce security-related spreadsheets briefings figures graphics tables forms and reports using Microsoft Office.
• Conduct physical security inspections of classified facilities process facility setup/modification paperwork and operate the complexs access control system.
• Verify credentials and access paperwork issue identity badges grant authorized access and enforce strict access control procedures to maintain zero-defect standards.
• Maintain SCI coordination meetings agendas and related administrative support.

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance:Must have an active Top Secret level clearance

Certification: Security Professional Education (SPED) Security Fundamentals Professional certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Years of Experience: Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Masters Degree

Years of Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience five (5) of which must be supporting the DoD

Additional Experience:

• Government Travel Card (GTC)
• Defense Travel System (DTS)
• Resource Management Information System (RMIS)
• Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS)
• Senior Officer Communication and Coordination Electronic Resource (SOCCER)
• Suspense Systems

Additional Information:
Location:Work is performed at Wright-Patterson AFB located in Dayton Ohio
On-site: This is a full-time on-site opportunity

Travel: Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required