Acquisition Security Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Acquisition Security Analyst - II to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

In this role, you will assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology programs throughout the system’s lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify Critical Program Information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and associated vulnerabilities.
• Develop, write, and implement risk management-based Program Protection Plans (PPP), OPSEC plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, and security CONOPS.
• Provide technical advice, security guidance, and classification support for collateral, SAP programs, and emerging mission areas.
• Coordinate between Air Force security authorities and Mission Partner security authorities to support acquisition and sustainment lifecycle activities.
• Maintain working relationships with PMs, Contracting Officers, and contractor security officers to ensure standardized DD Form 254 execution.
• Conduct foreign intelligence threat analysis against critical research, sensitive technologies, and CPI to produce real-time analytical products.
• Review program documentation for public release, ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) features proper markings and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent additional experience (4 years).
• 10+ years of related experience with acquisition programs and experience supporting SCI or SAR programs.
• Strong familiarity with security policy manuals, appropriate ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and guiding policy documents.
• Extensive knowledge of DD Form 254 creation, integration, and management within the Air Force acquisition process.
• Demonstrated experience assessing threat and risk to implement long-term courses of action and risk management strategies.
• Proven ability to write, review, and edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), and Security Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with SAR program acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with DoD, military, civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• Willingness to travel via air and ground transportation within the Scope of the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Must possess eligibility for access to Special Access Program (SAP) Information.
• Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• This position operates in a standard closed-area office environment with a regular schedule of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, approximately, based on program needs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• The candidate needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment to access file cabinets, office machinery, and interact with team members.
• There are no telework or hybrid schedule options available for this role.