Acquisition Security Specialist

Acquisition Security Specialist

COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for Acquisition Security Manager positions in support of a USAF contract.

Note: This posting does not represent a current job opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for recurring positions within COLSA. Candidates who express interest may be considered for future opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative, acquisition security, personnel security, information protection, anti-terrorism/force protection, and operations security support during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production, and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the framework of the defense acquisition management system.
• Participating on IPTs and related activities, analyzing problems, defining alternative solutions, providing recommendations, writing reports, and accomplishing specifically assigned work as defined in individual tasks orders.
• Conducting security site surveys for Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM), which will require foreign travel and interaction with foreign customers.
• Providing administrative, acquisition security, IP, anti-terrorism/force protection, and OPSEC, COMSEC assistance during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production, and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems within the framework of the defense acquisition management system.
• Assisting in maintaining secure facilities and responding to alarms of the government facilities in accordance with Air Force requirements and directorate OIs.
• Acting as an advisor to senior program leaders and their management staff on information protection, program protection, personnel, and industrial security matters.
• Assisting with receiving classified materials and securing as appropriate.
• Assisting with executing the annual special security self-inspection program; developing and updating required internal security processes and standard operating instructions relative to security and to ensure they are executed throughout the Directorate programs.
• Assisting in the processing of each military, civilian, and contractor individual assigned directorates into their organization through JPAS.
• Performing a wide range of program security management activities, such as information, physical, operational, and personnel security.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.

Required experience includes one of the following combinations of education/experience:

• MA/MS degree, and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD -OR-
• BA/BS degree, and ten (10)-fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD -OR-
• HSD/GED, twenty (20) years of directly related experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD.

Secret clearance required; some positions may require TS/SCI.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary type: Annually.

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function, and associated responsibilities, a candidate's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.