Technology & Program Protection Engineer/Technical Analyst

Company: SAIC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID:
2117795

* Location: *
ARLINGTON
* VA
* US
* Date Posted: *2021-11-18
* Category: *Engineering and Sciences
* Subcategory: *Systems Engineer
* Schedule: *Full-time
* Shift: *Day Job
* Travel: *Yes, 10 % of the Time
* Minimum Clearance Required: *Secret
* Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: *Top Secret
* Potential for Remote Work: *No
* Description*
SAIC is seeking a Technology & Program Protection Engineer/Technical Analyst to advance the practice of Technology & Program Protection (T&PP) and related System Security Engineering activities through all phases of a system acquisition, from requirements through design and production to sustainment and disposal of military systems that may operate in physical or cyberspace domains.

The ideal candidate will be a well-versed systems security engineer and/or technical analyst with systems engineering knowledge of T&PP requirements across DoD programs, labs, and science & technology environments. The candidate will be an advocate for improving the DoD state-of-the-practice for T&PP and will coordinate with the Military Services for the development of synchronized T&PP policy, guidance, and best practice and support the development of T&PP strategies, findings, assessments, recommendations and reports to DoD senior leaders.

Job duties include:

* Develop and review Technology and Program Protection related policy, acquisition and technical guidance, strategy, methods, and technology roadmaps, as directed by the government.
* Provide professional engineering services to support the conduct of technology and program protection technical risk and vulnerability assessments of acquisition programs and review and approval of Program Protection Plans (PPPs).
* Support development of T&PP training and oversight materials for competency improvement and workforce development.
* Support in the conduct of T&PP and cyber resilience workshops and outreach activities.
* Qualifications*
* Education & Experience*
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field
* Minimum of 10 years of technical experience in the areas of Technology Protection, Systems Engineering and/or Systems Security Engineering
* Minimum of 5 years of Acquisition or Engineering experience supporting DoD programs of record
* Experience communicating with senior management and reporting progress against schedule
* Ability to interact regularly with Service program offices and development contractors.
* Experience in delivering complex solutions in a high-pressure environment
* Possess communications and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to provide long-term guidance and solutions
* Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, task management and organizational skills
* Ability to think strategically and conceptually, and to transform ideas into practical implementation
* Clearance*
* Must have minimum SECRET clearance; ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance
* Desired Qualifications*
* Master's degree in an engineering discipline or related field
* Extensive knowledge of DOD acquisition lifecycle, policy and guidance
* Experience as a DoD Action Officer in developing and staffing work packages through tasker information systems.
* Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR, DFARS) and relevant impacts to policy
* Background and capability in the following types of areas: Program Protection Planning, Anti-Tamper, Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Systems Integration, Systems Design, Supply Chain Risk Management, Controlled Technical Information

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SAIC-- is a premier Fortune 500-- technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

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