Description
A Program Protection Analyst (PPA) will provide life-cycle development and protection for high priority, programs at a high performance, dynamic USG organization. The PPA will work under the direction of the Program Security Officer (PSO) to apply program security requirements in such a manner that the programs can be executed in a cost-effective, schedule compliant manner, with minimum risk to information, personnel, and business continuity. PPA must possess and have successfully demonstrated technical security competence, excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, analytical skills, and the interpersonal skills necessary to determine and implement the proper and effective security policy and procedures for the protection of classified information for Collateral, SAP, or SCI efforts. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Using knowledge of the various security disciplines such as Physical Security, Personnel Security, Information System Security and Industrial Security to determine, apply, and monitor appropriate security requirements for assigned programs.
- Research and recommend to the government PSO long and short range security strategies and tactics for new or established programs.
- Apply a working knowledge of: Executive Order 13526, NISPOM, NISPOM Overprint,ICD series DoD Manual 5200.01 V1-V4, DoD Manual 5205.07 V1-V4, etc
- Develop dynamic and evolving security strategies for customer across an enterprise of multiple programs at diverse security levels.
- Supervise the implementation of the previously mentioned strategies by the administrative personnel within the security processes and security support functions
- Support the creation, processing, coordination, and approval of Program Security documents and entering such information into applicable databases.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage security support for classified testing activities.
- Assist in the development, review, coordination, and execution of a wide range of Program Security documentation to include:
- Security Classification Guides for Collateral and Special Access Programs.
- Public Affairs and Perception Management Plans.
- Security Test Plans and Concept of Operations Plans.
- System Security Plans.
- Fixed Facility Checklists.
- Technology Transfer Agreements and Program Transition Plans.
- Standard Operating Procedures.
- Memorandum of Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.
- Transportation Plans.
- Technology Transfer Plans
- Access Management Plans
- Actively support Program Security Reviews at performer locations and the Self-Inspection Program.
- Perform OPSEC analysis and provide other OPSEC support, to include identification of critical program information (CPI), collecting and analyzing threat data, developing, and coordinating program OPSEC plans.
- Manage the contract closeout process and participate in program closeout reviews at performer locations.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6-10 year of relevant experience, or 13-15 years relevant experience without college degree.
Security Clearance:
- Must currently possess a Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. Candidates who do not currently possess this level of clearance will not be considered.
- Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
- Willingness to submit to and successfully complete a Counterintelligence polygraph
Other Requirements:
- Must have the ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, IC, civilian personnel and industry partners.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Windows operating systems
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Original Posting:
April 25, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
