Job Title: Security Analyst III
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL (On-site)
Clearance: Active Secret or higher
About the Role
ITC Defense is looking for an experienced Security Analyst III to join our team as an on-site Program Security Analyst supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you’ll support MDA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program by conducting national security risk assessments for the SBIR/STTR Due Diligence Program.
You’ll also be the go-to security resource for the SBIR/STTR Program Management Office (PMO), handling or coordinating security matters across Information, Industrial, and Personnel Security. This role suits someone who works well on a team, has a strong investigative background, and wants their work to directly protect national security.
What You’ll Do
Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Review and assess proposals being considered for SBIR/STTR funding to identify any prohibited factors that could affect national security
Write detailed assessment reports when risks are identified
Advise the SBIR/STTR Program Manager and MDA senior leadership on potential or confirmed risks
Facilitate and brief the MDA Due Diligence Risk Mitigation Review Board
Program Security Policy & Strategy
Recommend updates and improvements to SBIR/STTR Program security policies, procedures, and systems
Write, revise, and maintain Due Diligence Program protection and administrative strategies for all existing program processes
Provide classification guidance, recommendations, and security support to government, military, and industry teams affiliated with the SBIR/STTR Program, so that proposals and contracts under consideration or approved for funding are properly safeguarded
Coordination & Partnerships
Work with MDA Security Program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to make sure all SBIR/STTR security processes follow agency policy
Coordinate with the MDA Counterintelligence Program Office, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and law enforcement as needed when national security or fraud concerns come up
Additional
Occasional travel may be required
Other duties as assigned
(Required)
Active Secret security clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Security or Counterintelligence preferred)
8+ years of experience on missile defense programs or other large, complex DoD programs
Proven ability to analyze technical documents for national security concerns
Ability to work independently and to lead sub-teams in analyzing and resolving problems
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
(Preferred)
Experience as a Federal Criminal Investigator, ideally in national security, financial crimes, or cybersecurity investigations (local or state police investigators with similar experience will also be considered)
Background in national security, financial crimes, or cybersecurity investigations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Why work at ITC Defense: Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership