Acquisition Information Protection Manager (Evergreen)

Position Summary

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition

This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.

 

Odyssey is seeking experienced Acquisition Information Protection Managers (AIPMs) to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and other Department of Defense (DoD) programs at Eglin AFB, FL.

 

Our Acquisition Information Protection Managers support the government in executing acquisition program security requirements throughout a program's lifecycle. They provide expertise in Special Access Programs (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), collateral security, personnel security, industrial security, information security, and program protection. AIPMs work closely with government, prime contractor, and subcontractor personnel to establish and maintain secure environments, ensure compliance with DoD security requirements, and protect critical program information, technologies, and capabilities supporting national security missions.

 

 

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the execution of acquisition program security activities throughout all phases of the program lifecycle
• Develop, implement, and maintain acquisition security policies, procedures, and best practices supporting SAP, SCI, collateral, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Program Protection Plans (PPP), System Security Management Plans (SSMP), Security Risk Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans, and related acquisition security documentation
• Prepare and maintain security-related sections of acquisition, engineering, test, and sustainment program documentation
• Review contractor deliverables for compliance with security requirements and established program protection measures
• Conduct security surveys, assessments, inspections, studies, audits, and reviews to evaluate compliance and identify security risks
• Support source selection activities by providing acquisition security expertise and guidance
• Evaluate program security information, hardware, technologies, production activities, transportation plans, storage requirements, and test activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Maintain databases and records associated with classified holdings, classified visits, access authorizations, inventories, and accountability requirements
• Perform receipt, inventory, storage, transmittal, destruction, logging, and distribution activities for classified information and materials
• Conduct inspections and accountability reviews of classified holdings to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements
• Support physical security efforts for facilities, Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), SAP Facilities (SAPFs), and secure storage locations
• Open and close secure facilities and ensure compliance with security procedures governing classified work environments
• Administer personnel security requirements, including reviewing and validating eligibility for access to classified information, SAPs, and other restricted programs
• Develop and deliver security awareness, OPSEC, and security education training programs
• Maintain lock combinations and secure storage accountability in accordance with governing security policies
• Coordinate with government security offices, program offices, and contractor personnel to ensure effective implementation of security requirements
• Support continuous program protection efforts by identifying security vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with federal, DoD, Air Force, SAP, SCI, industrial security, and information security requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

 

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Top Secret with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education and experience:

• Journeyman: Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; ORAssociate's degree, 9 years of relevant experience, and Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC); ORBachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience; ORBachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC; ORMaster's degree in a related field and 4 years of relevant experience; ORMaster's degree in a related field, 3 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC
• Senior:20 years of relevant experience; ORAssociate's degree and 15 years of relevant experience; ORAssociate's degree, 14 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC; ORBachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience; ORBachelor's degree in a related field, 9 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC; ORMaster's degree in a related field and 7 years of relevant experience; ORMaster's degree in a related field, 6 years of relevant experience, and SPeD SFPC

Certifications: Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) required within 14 months of beginning support and maintained throughout performance

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Relevant experience includes knowledge and experience implementing requirements derived from:

• Executive Orders 13526, 13556, and/or 12968 (or successor policies)
• DoDM 5200.01 Information Security Program
• DoDM 5200.02 Personnel Security Program
• DoDI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• DoDM 5205.07 SAP Security Manual
• DoDM 5105.21 SCI Security Administration requirements
• SPeD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• SPeD Program Security Certification (PSC)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Industrial Security Professional (ISP)
• Other DoD-recognized security, SAP, SCI, personnel security, or industrial security certifications

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

 

Technical Skills

• Acquisition Program Security Management
• Special Access Program (SAP) security requirements
• Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security administration
• Personnel Security Program management
• Information Security Program implementation
• Operations Security (OPSEC) planning and execution
• Program Protection Planning (PPP)
• Security Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment
• Security Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) development
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection requirements
• Classified material accountability and control procedures
• Physical security and secure facility operations
• NISPOM compliance and industrial security requirements
• Security database management and classified holdings accountability
• Security inspection, audit, and compliance assessment methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional technical teams
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven environment
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

 

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: Estimated 10% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

 

This is an evergreen position designed to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey’s portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience, qualifications, and program needs.

 

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

 

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

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