Senior Program Protection Analyst at WBB in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Senior Program Protection Analyst

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

WBB Inc. supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD R&E). The Program Protection Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development and application of system security engineering and program protection for major defense acquisition programs in support of the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD R&E).

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development and application of system security engineering, and program protection for major defense acquisition programs


• Work with major defense acquisition programs to develop Program Protection Plans (PPP), and advise programs throughout the PPP development process


• Support program protection activities by working with program office Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to assess program security risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies


• Work with a team of subject matter experts in software and hardware assurance, cybersecurity and supply chain risk management to address security risks for advanced capabilities and systems


• Analyze critical program information, critical mission functions and critical components to ensure protection for state-of-the-art technologies


• Assist with developing OSD policy, guidance and training to implement systems security engineering and program protection initiatives

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Security Clearance: TopSecret

• Active Top Secret Clearance


• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree


• Knowledge and experience in with DoD acquisition policies and system security engineering


• Knowledge of the DoD weapon system acquisition and Systems Engineering processes defined in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.02 and the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG). Knowledge was obtained through a combination of formal training and job experiences related to at least one of the following domain areas: Ships and Submarines; Rotary Wing and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS); Fixed Wing; Land Combat; C2ISR; Business Systems; Missiles and Missile Defense; Space; and Communications


• Understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, technical activities and timelines, statutory/regulatory documentation, certifications, and dependencies preferred.


• Experience in performing system engineering functions such as translating user requirements to specifications, developing schedules, planning for technical reviews, quantifying and mitigating risks/issues, monitoring technical performance measures, and verifying requirements


• Knowledge of the system security engineering specialties requirements and design criteria (System Engineering specialties e.g. supply chain, cybersecurity, hardware assurance, anti-tamper, software assurance, and defense exportability)


• Knowledge of the application of DoDI 8500, 8510, NIST 800-53, and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) activities


• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills. Ability to use critical thinking to prepare written reports and presentations for senior-level officials


• Secure knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline


• Cyber expertise


• Past military experience or military acquisition system experience is a plus

WORK LOCATION: Alexandria, VA

TRAVEL: 5%

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WBB is a professional services and management consulting company that provides innovative products and services that solve government and commercial customer's toughest problems. For more than 40 years, WBB has set the standard for excellence in consulting services, while providing its employees with an outstanding work environment with ample opportunities for growth and success. WBB continues to enjoy impressive growth, which is directly attributed to the company's hiring practice of always hiring the very best professionals from government, military, and industry.

We are proud of our diverse environment and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. WBB is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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