Acquisition Program Security Analyst

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Acquisition Program Security Analyst to support our USMC contract out of Quantico, VA.

MANTECH is responsible for assisting our Government customer and ensuring that material solutions developed or acquired by PAE-MC are system engineered, integrated, interoperable, and certified to provide the warfighter with equipment required to accomplish their mission.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Support the PAE-MC Acquisition Program Security Officer Lead (APSOL) to ensure that all technology protection document development, updating, and staffing are accomplished as depicted in the Program’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and as described in the Department of Defense Technology and Program Protection Guidebook and the MCSC Acquisition Security Guidebook.
- Assist programs with the protection of weapons systems and related sensitive technologies and information by facilitating the identification of critical program information (CPI), mission critical functions and components (MCF&Cs), controlled technical information (CTI), classified national security information (CNSI), and controlled unclassified information (CUI) to ensure the uncompromised fielding and sustainment of capabilities.
- Perform in-depth data analysis and configuration to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Act as a support analyst for the SCRM Lead, providing surge capacity during critical incidents, high-tempo operations, or urgent due diligence reviews. Assist in managing SCRM cases, tracking mitigation efforts, and preparing reports for program leadership.
- Assist the APSO Lead and programs with the review of program documents for the proper identification and marking of CNSI and CUI, and the development and updating of program protection plans (PPPs), security classification guides (SCGs), system-specific operations security (OPSEC) plans, and SCRM implementation plan.
- Liaise with external and internal activities and agencies to provide programs with relevant and timely threat information, advising on the potential for risk of compromise or defeat of system capabilities, and recommending mitigations and countermeasures.

Mandatory Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of related experience (additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Traditional security (0080) background: Information Security, Operational Security, Physical Security, Industrial Security
- Administrative skills (Advanced working knowledge of O365 products)
- Experience with planning, executing, and managing multiple projects
- Ability to interpret policy and provide recommendations
- Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment to meet critical timelines

Preferred Qualifications:

- Basic understanding of Acquisitions
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Strong ability to coordinate with the APSL for all outside agency (e.g., Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA), Naval Criminal Investigate Service (NCIS), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), etc.) support to the programs.

Security Clearance Required:

- Must have a current / active DoD TS/SCI

Physical Requirements:

- Sedentary work

The projected compensation range for this position is $97,100.00-$161,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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