Program Security Analyst

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Program Security Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Warrior (PEO-SW). PEO-SW accepts and manages risk, takes personal initiative, and ensures results for the Nation’s warriors. PEO-SW proves its worth in the fight in every action, every strike, and every operation. SOF Warrior executes with a sense of urgency and purpose in support of SOF operations every day.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Government Program Security Manager (PSM), Program Security Officer (PSO), and Special Access Program (SAP) Security Officer (GSSO)
• Responsible for supporting security administration, management, and operations of DoD Special Access Programs and SAP facilities (SAPFs) managed by USSOCOM SOF AT&L Acquisition Security Directorate
• Create and maintain secure environments for the execution of SAP acquisition programs.
• Coordinate security matters for and with the Program Security Officer and the Government Program Manager when needed
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Other Government Agencies, to ensure protection of critical program information, execution of classified acquisition programs in accordance with approved Security Classification guides and Program Protection Plans
• Facilitates compliance with OSD SAP Central Office and ASD(SO/LIC) SAPCO program policies and procedures based on changes to regulations and ongoing SAP transition activities.
• Ability to establish performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement
• Adjust work operations and program objectives to meet emergencies, changing programs, or production requirements within available resources
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

Citizenship:Must be a US citizen
Clearance:Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI clearance

Must have SAP Experience

Certifications:

• Center for Development and Security Excellence (CDSE) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• CDSE Special Program Security Credential (SPSC)

Education:Bachelor’s degree in acquisition/business, or related field

Years of Experience:Minimum 10 years working in federal government classified acquisition projects to include:

• • Facilitates compliance with OSD SAP Central Office and ASD(SO/LIC) SAPCO program policies and procedures based on changes to regulations and ongoing SAP transition activities
  • Creation and maintenance of secure environments for the execution of SAP acquisition programs.
  • supporting security administration, management, and operations of DoD Special Access Programs and SAP facilities (SAPFs)

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.