Acquisition Security Analyst

General information

Requisition # R61504 Locations USA-CO-Colorado Springs Posting Date 07/01/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Acquisition Security Analyst II to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Acquisition Security Analyst II 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.

Performance shall include:

• In-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities. Assist with the identification and implementation of countermeasures. Develop and implement a risk management-based program protection plan and strategy.
• Provide security recommendations to the PM, GSSO, and cognizant security authorities as to the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process. 
• Maintain a working relationship with the PM, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254 efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle, in coordination with Program Security Officers.
• Conduct analysis of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving customer's critical research, sensitive technologies or CPI.
• Prepare and produce analytical products from numerous resources, to include various databases, to ensure a real-time, tailored product is provided.
• Write, review, and/or edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Test Plans (STP)
• Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SMC or AFSPC Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system requirements to associated systems RDT&E.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent additional experience of 4 years in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years related experience with acquisition programs
• 6+ years with SCI or SAR programs.
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process.
• Willingness to travel with the scope of the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note- could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
• Have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.

Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $106,900.00-$177,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation.  ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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