Space Special Access Programs Analyst - Special Access Program Analyst

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Space Special Access Programs Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ).The Special Programs Analyst supports the SAF/SQXL Division by providing technical and programmatic analysis of space special access programs (SAPs).  The Space Special Programs Analyst facilitates SAF/SQXL’s role in the direction, management, and administration of assigned SAPs while serving as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Space Acquisition and Integration, on all SAP matters.  The Special Programs Analyst’s expertise supports SAP life cycle administration, management, and oversight activities for sensitive, advanced space technologies in liaison with DAF, OSD, and US Government SAP stakeholders.  Lastly, this position is also responsible for assisting SAF/SQXL as the United States Space Force (USSF) Anti-Tamper (AT) Component Service Lead in support of and contributing to the DoD AT Program.

Responsibilities

• Providing staff support to SAF/SQXL regarding the range of national security, DoD, and international space equities for DoD SAPs. 

• Assisting the customer (SAF/SQXL), Field Commands, SAF, and DAF and DoD SAP Central Office (SAPCO) on space-related SAP efforts and represents space equities in the SAP governance, management, and oversight activities.

• Collaborating with DAF and DoD SAP enterprise stakeholders on multi-domain SAP matters requiring a coordinated DAF position.

• Using expertise to research, analyze, and review space SAP governance actions and activities, program protections and security functions, and risk assessments to support proposals positively impacting a SAP program’s security life cycle.

• Assisting in SAF/SQXL’s execution of original classification authority responsibilities and conducting reviews and assessments of SAP security classification guides.

• Reviewing SAP foreign disclosure staff packages for Deputy Secretary of Defense authorization in support of international cooperation activities.

• Facilitating SAP actions in support of international cooperation activities for assigned space SAPs.

• Participating in Anti-Tamper activities, events, and taskings, as directed, which contribute to SAF/SQXL’s role as USSF AT Component Lead.  Successfully coordinating with USSF subordinate AT Program Offices to ensure consistency with DAF and DoD AT Program requirements.

• Conducting reviews of space AT Plans and preparing Decision Memorandums to approve or reject a Plan’s final AT solution.

• Interacts with DAF and DoD agencies concerning security issues for assigned space SAPs.

• Provides classification management and classification marking guidance as needed.

• Handles and protects confidential and classified (Secret/TS-SCI/TS-SAR) information, correspondence, and communications.

• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the customer and COR.

• Must have an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility to be considered for the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in SAP and 15-20 years of relevant work experience. 9 years overall experience.

• Working familiarity with routine staff packages and documentation as well as task and correspondence coordination tools (e.g., Task Management Tool (TMT), Enterprise Task Management System (ETMS2), and/or Correspondence and Task Management System).

• Working familiarity with SAP IT networks and databases.

• Working familiarity with SAP policy and general SAP security requirements.

• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications. 

• Experience communicating effectively and concisely. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the organization and external to the organization.

• Proficient writing and editing skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing work environments while maintaining consistent levels of performance and support.