Overview:
Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Top Secret required (SCI Eligible)
Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Office in Huntsville, AL.
This role is critical to ensuring the protection of mission-critical space systems across the Space Sensing portfolio. The selected candidate will serve as a key advisor to government stakeholders, leading the development, integration, and sustainment of Program Protection Plans (PPP) and associated security frameworks across satellite and ground systems.
This position sits at the intersection of acquisition, security engineering, and counterintelligence, ensuring that critical technologies, components, and mission capabilities are protected throughout the system lifecycle.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
- (Experience substitutions are allowed per DoD standards)
- 8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs with a focus on:
- Program Protection
- System Security Engineering
- Acquisition Security / Risk Management
- Strong working knowledge of:
- DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, AFPAM 63-113
- CPI / Critical Components protection methodologies
- Experience evaluating acquisition documentation and contractor deliverables
- Active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) or Space Force programs
- Background in space systems, satellite programs, or missile warning/tracking architectures
- Familiarity with:
- Anti-Tamper (AT) methodologies
- Supply chain risk management
- System Security Engineering (SSE) frameworks
- Experience working within classified program environments and high-visibility acquisition efforts
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Protection & Security Planning
- Lead the development and continuous update of Program Protection Plans (PPP) in accordance with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, and AFPAM 63-113
- Support emerging and legacy Space Sensing satellite programs with tailored protection strategies
- Ensure alignment of PPPs with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components (CC) protection requirements
Threat & Risk Integration
- Analyze and integrate inputs from:
- Counterintelligence Support Plans (CISP)
- Integrated Threat Assessments (ITA)
- System Threat Assessment Reports (STAR)
- Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans
- Translate threat data into actionable protections and mitigation strategies
Security Documentation & Compliance
- Develop, review, and maintain:
- Anti-Tamper Plans (ATP)
- Technology Assessment / Control Plans (TA/CP)
- Security Classification Guides (SCG)
- System Security Engineering Management Plans (SSEMP)
- Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition security policies and lifecycle requirements
Acquisition & Engineering Support
- Evaluate acquisition artifacts for security compliance, including:
- Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
- Configuration Change Proposals (CCPs)
- Task Change Proposals (TCPs)
- Provide written risk assessments addressing cost, schedule, performance, and security impacts
Program Execution & Oversight
- Conduct contractor site visits to validate implementation of system security controls
- Lead or support System Security Working Group (SSWG) activities
- Perform Criticality Analysis (CA) to identify mission-critical functions and vulnerabilities
- Support program office security libraries and documentation repositories (e.g., SharePoint/Livelink)
