Security Analyst Area Security Officer

Security Analyst Area Security Officer (ASO) Level 3

Amentum is seeking a Security Analyst Area Security Officer (ASO) Level 3 to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. Duties may include :

Utilize security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues.

Assist, collaborate, and coordinate with other SIS offices and divisions.

Develop solutions, and convey to internal and external customers.

Provide security guidance to contractors using DoD and IC regulations and requirements - analyze complex data and make appropriate program recommendations.

Monitor security applications through the review and analysis of appropriate metrics and maintains required records.

Prepare and disseminate security procedures / guidance. Investigate and prepare impact statements, and provide recommendations on security / security violations.

Provide guidance as required in implementing security requirements.

Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to process, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.

Receive, control and safeguard SCI and collateral information.

Acts as liaison between NGA and other federal agencies and contractors.

Prepare both SCI and collateral materials for shipment to other agencies / sites IAW applicable security handling procedures.

Prepare outgoing classified messages on employees / contractor visiting other government facilities.

Prepare and deliver briefings to internal and external customers Prepares various forms of correspondence.

Recommend to the customer proper classification / protection of national security data.

Brief, process, and schedule external requests for polygraphs, clearances, debriefs, and background investigations.

Provide telephone and written status checks, including checks of internal and external personnel security databases.

Assist Program Managers (PMs), Contracting Officers (COs), and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) to prepare task order security guidance

Establish emergency and contingency plans to protect NGA assets in heightened levels of threat conditions.

Utilizes a variety of security concepts, principles and practices to analyze and resolve difficult and complex security issues. Perform functions as security control officer by verifying need-to-know processing program access requests, maintain applicable access databases, and conduct indoctrinations, debriefs, and annual training / revalidation, as needed.

Obtain Access to Special Access Program (SAP), Control Access Program (CAP) and / or Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) Information as required for the execution of NGA's Sensitive Program Mission (SISG).

Perform and conduct site security surveys, including compliance of technology equipment supporting SCIFs and collateral areas (e.g., access control, intrusion detection systems, locks, destruction devices, secure phones, etc.), prior to SCIF accreditation.

Review and, if required, prepare Fixed Facility Checklist and documentation supporting the accreditation process. Investigate, and provide written impact statements or recommendations when deviations from standards are discovered and the resolution, for all NGA SCIFs and collateral areas both government and contractor CONUS and OCONUS.

Interpret security policy on matters pertaining to processing, dissemination, and controlling of classified materials.

Provide industrial security guidance to contractors using the NISPOM requirements.

Provide support to established OPSEC program.

Ensure compliance with policies (DCID, DoD, and NGA), standards and Executive Orders regarding OPSEC and information security.

Assist the government SEA team and other SIS Divisions to determine the scope and direction of the Program.

Prepare SEA briefings and products (e.g., website content and computer-based training).

Provide technical security expertise in one or more of the following security disciplines : personnel, physical / industrial, computer investigations, and operations.

Monitor and manage security programs and provides status reports and recommendations for decisions.

Provide agency level technical expertise concerning the identified security disciplines

Required :

• TS / SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam
• 5 years of experience in one or more security fields
• Experience using IC security repositories (DISS, Scattered Castles, etc.)
• Experience writing security related reports
• Experience providing security briefings / training to non-security personnel on aspects or components of a security program

Desired :

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.