Acquisition Security Analyst

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

The Acquisition Security Analyst I 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. This role supports five days a week on-site operations in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct in-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify Critical Program Information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement a risk management-based program protection plan and comprehensive strategy, assisting with the identification and implementation of countermeasures.
• Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and Special Access Programs (SAP) as well as emerging mission areas.
• Deliver security recommendations to the Program Manager (PM), Government Special Security Officer (GSSO), and cognizant security authorities regarding the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process.
• Maintain a working relationship with the PM, Contracting Officer, and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized DD Form 254 process is utilized throughout the lifecycle in coordination with Program Security Officers.
• Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, security CONOPS, and associated security documentation.
• Review program documentation for public release, ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) reflects proper markings, classifications, and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 years of equivalent additional experience.
• 4+ years of related experience supporting acquisition programs.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with SCI or SAR programs.
• Familiarity with security policies, manuals, and appropriate ICDs, JAFANs, and DoD manual guiding documents.
• Extensive working knowledge of DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated into the Air Force acquisition process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively collaborate with DoD, military, civilian personnel, and industry partners.
• High degree of initiative, creativity, and original problem-solving requiring minimal supervision.

Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required prior to hire.
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program (SAP) information.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in closed-area office settings for extended periods.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, cabinets, and office machinery.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time in closed-area office settings.

• Willingness to travel extensively within the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) via air and ground transportation.