Operations Security (OPSEC) Specialist

Amentum is seeking an Operations Security (OPSEC) Specialist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

Duties may include:

• Support the execution of the day-to-day NGA OPSEC program
• Support and administer OPSEC program briefings during NEOS and the Pre-Deployment Seminars
• Support the NGA OPSEC Working Group, become familiar with the KC OPSEC Officers
• Provide assistance in the maintenance of the Directorate OPSEC Program.
• Conduct content reviews of public release requests in concert with OCC and provide timely review and responses
• Utilize analytical processes to deny adversary information concerning NGA’s intentions and capabilities by identifying, controlling, and protecting NGA assets, associated with the Government’s planning processes or operations
• Supports the Information Security Program and the Security Education and Awareness program
• Develops and implements the appropriate security education materials and awareness products needed to educate the NGA Workforce on appropriate security practices and procedures
• Coordinate and consolidate information to support formal and informal action items in support of OPSEC and security monitors program.
• Facilitate the IC Working Groups (OPSEC and Security Monitors).
• Review NGA public release (e.g., media, TV, newspaper, etc.), professional academia papers, and briefing presentations for OPSEC and render written recommendations.
• Assist the government OPSEC team and other SIS Divisions to determine the scope and direction of the Program.
• Assist in developing products to market the program (i.e., web-based pamphlets).
• Update and maintain appropriate records (e.g., database and hardcopy) OPSEC decision recommendations, meeting minutes, etc.
• Conduct continual research into cutting edge OPSEC trends.

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and must be willing to undergo a polygraph exam
• Expertise and knowledge through the completion of OPSEC training at Interagency OPSEC Support Staff (IOSS), Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and other training venues

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Pre-Publication release process
• Demonstrate experience applying DoDM 5205.02 standards associated with Operations Security (OPSEC)

Desired:

• Demonstrate experience in briefing from various levels and training with written and oral communication skills
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
• Demonstrated experience using online communication programs (such as Microsoft Teams)

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