Security Specialist - Program Protection

Job Description

Job Description

Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret w/ SCI

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The Security Specialist - Program Protection supports the safeguarding of Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle. This role ensures protective measures are identified, implemented, and maintained to mitigate threats, supply chain risks, and exposures to critical technologies. It also provides OPSEC, SCRM, research, and mishap‑response support to preserve program integrity across global operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with identifying Critical Program Information, Mission Critical Components, and Mission Critical Functions and implementing appropriate protection measures across the enterprise.
• Develop and implement an approved OPSEC Plan to safeguard CPI, MCC, and MCF throughout all phases of program operations.
• Provide Program Protection security support throughout acquisition and sustainment activities, ensuring risks are mitigated for all critical elements.
• Perform research on known threats and threat vectors and recommend countermeasures to protect critical program technologies.
• Conduct Supply Chain Risk Management functions to ensure integrity and security of the F‑35 supply chain.
• Support Observables, Identification, and Containment Working Group activities and contribute to related protection tasks.
• Support aircraft mishap responses by executing onsite security protocols to protect critical technologies and by traveling globally on short notice when required.
• Collaborate with logistics managers to support SCRM initiatives, identify critical components, review supplier risks, and recommend cost‑effective security countermeasures aligned with system design.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of Program Protection requirements, OPSEC methodologies, CPI/MCC/MCF identification processes, and supply chain risk management principles.
• Skilled in analyzing threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and recommending protective measures for critical program technologies.
• Ability to support global mishap responses, apply security protocols under dynamic conditions, and execute critical technology protection actions.
• Skilled in developing OPSEC plans, supporting acquisition and sustainment protection activities, and coordinating SCRM tasks with logistics and technical personnel.
• Ability to evaluate supplier risks, identify critical components, and recommend practical and effective security countermeasures within program constraints.

Minimum/General Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education:

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

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