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POSITION SPECIFICS

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Administer advanced security architectures for new technology programs across the spectrum of classification; facilitate intelligence requests to obtain state-of-the-world rest-of-the-world and state-of-the-art technology/capability status
• Assist with the research and recommendations of long and short-term program protection strategies and tactics for new and established programs; address program extensions or changes in program direction
• Administer appropriate security requirements (e.g. COMSEC INFOSEC OPSEC etc.) analysis and procedures relative to specific technology programs; provide guidance and suggestions for improvement as appropriate; administer security requirements for breaches
• Prepare and issue DD 254s to appropriate contractors and contracting agents
• Provide guidance of Executive Order 13526 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) DoD Information Security Manuals DoD SAP Security Manuals and Technical Area Protection Plan (TAPP)
• Oversee the creation coordination and updates to program security documents and program protection implementation plans; Assess and coordinate performer created protection plans
• Develop and present briefings to leadership
• Assist with public release document security reviews for assigned programs

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Prior success leading a team while managing workload distribution mentoring staff and conducting performance evaluations
• Program security compliance across multiple global venues and node locations; security support for sensitive tests field activities and program lifecycle events
• Quality control reviews of program security documentation including Security Classification Guides (SCGs) Concept of Operations plans (CONOPS) Operations Security (OPSEC) plans test and transportation plans Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs)
• Security architecture and Program Protection Plans (P2) for advanced R&D and acquisition programs across multiple classification levels including documentation lifecycle
• Risk management security strategy and execution timelines for complex defense technologies
• Public release review for classified and controlled information
• Success in collaborations with government customers where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• DD 254 creation for classified efforts
• Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level

Your working location will be fully onsite in San Diego CA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview position will require frequent travel to remote locations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

ARLs purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific engineering and technology problems in support of the Navy the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intel Community (IC).

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SALARY & BENEFITS

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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