Program Protection Officer

Job Description

Description

Join a winning team!  SAIC’s National Security and Space (NSS) Sector is currently hiring for a customer within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. 

SAIC is seeking a Program Protection Officer to provide  services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for a complex space and ground efforts as part of an exciting and innovative set of programs. 

NOTE:  Flexible work schedule options such as 9/80 or 8/80 may be available but dependent upon customer demands.

The Program Protection Officer supports a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of satellite system program protection methodologies that advance the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) space resiliency posture. 

The Program Protection Officer will join a team of on-site SETAs working on system protection planning with responsibilities that may include but not limited to the following:  

• Develop concepts of operations, processes and procedures for effective Program Protection solutions.
• Collaborate with DOD/IC program leaders and government representatives to ensure Program Protection initiatives are effectively implemented.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks associated with Program Protection in order to achieve technical and programmatic objectives.
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities, and recommend counter measures/mitigations.
• Coordinate across various team members (e.g., Program Managers, Customers, Engineers, Security, and Operators) to develop and refine Program Protection concepts, methodologies, and strategies.
• Author, coordinate reviews and release written Program Protection Plans and other documentation (e.g., OPSEC and CONOPS plans).
• Consult on Mission Protection Plans, coordinate with mission partners, technical experts, and operators to provide recommendations for protection through launch, on-orbit operations and end of life disposal.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree and 11 years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience; OR Master’s degree and 7 years of experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Experience as a Program Security Officer for traditional and/or non- traditional, national security, special programs—in one or more of the following security disciplines: Program Protection, Operational Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Systems Security (INFOSEC), physical/facility/technical security, personnel and industrial security.
• Possess the ability to communicate, coordinate, and engage customer independently.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and small team environment.
• Experience in an operations environment.
• Ability to develop risk managed approaches to provide a framework for operational decision making in under evolving circumstances.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

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