Program Protection Specialist - Absolute Business Solutions Corp

Position Summary:

ABSC is seeking an Program Protection Specialist with a TS/SCI clearance in support of the NGA mission in Washington, DC. This role you will Perform technical duties, tasks, and responsibilities as defined in the contract SOW and the unique Position Description supporting NGA AI/ML. If you are ready to join ABSC in assisting NGA in providing a decisive advantage to policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first responders, apply today!

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Secure the Program of Record (PoR) environment that is developing, testing, deploying and sustaining algorithmic warfare initiatives and operations, and provide expert and innovative Counter Intelligence/Security services to a team focused on rapid fielding of R&D products and mission success.
• In close coordination with the COR, create and sustain initiatives that support timelines and objectives, while maintaining compliance with applicable national security requirements.

• Demonstrate energy, experience, subject matter expertise, sound judgement, foresight and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational and communication skills, excellent research and data-gathering skills, interpretation/analysis of complex information skills.
• Support with developing, reviewing, coordinating and executing a wide range of NGA AI/ML Program Security documentation to include, but not limited to: Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Information Sharing IAW the NDP, Public Affairs and Perception Management Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and protect Critical Program Information (CPI) developed by NGA AI/ML, IAW DoD and IC policy, including the identification of CPI and development of countermeasures.
• In collaboration with NGA AI/ML leadership, implement Program Protection Planning, facilitate the comprehensive development and execution of a Program Protection Strategy, integrated with the desired protection success criteria, CI Support Plans, OPSEC plans, and other planning documents as needed.
• Communicate effectively across all DoD and IC elements, as well as with academic and industrial organizations.
• Identify and maintain relationships outside of the program that help in the development of NGA AI/ML Program Protection objectives, including Commercial Vendor Outreach, Security and CI familiarization, and Intelligence and Security Community Coordination/De-confliction.
• Identify and mitigate threats to the supply chain IAW DoD and IC Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM policy) and developing Attack Surface Vulnerability Monitoring (AVSM) initiatives in coordination with the COR, including tailored security and threat products to identify risk in the supply chain and the promotion of corrective action.
• Support the development and maintain a comprehensive OPSEC program in collaboration with NGA’s security protocols and coordinated with the COR; reviewing organizational mission statements and associated publicly available technology program information for inconsistencies which may reveal sensitive information.

Experience Required for this Role:

• Minimum of 15 years of operational and/or investigative CI-related experience in a DoD or USIC capacity along with relevant CI training and certifications.

Desired Experience:

• 15+ years of operational and/or investigative CI-related experience in a DoD or USIC capacity along with relevant CI training and certifications.

Education Required:

• No education required

Who we are:

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• 4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Tuition Assistance Program – Annual contributions to help you pay down your loans
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development – 5,250 Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches up to $250 of an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Paid Parental Leave –Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

Absolute Business Solutions Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters; If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HR@absc-us.com.

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