Job Overview

This position will be open for applications through 3 Jan 2025.

The AFRL Headquarters Information Protection Office (AFRL/IP) seeks to fill a mid-level, DO-03 position of Program Analyst supporting the IP Center Senior Functional, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This position will serve as a Risk Identification and Security Countermeasure (RISC) Analyst responsible for identifying & analyzing potential security risks in direct support of national security; utilizing sensitive security, counterintelligence, & intelligence information enabling AFRL’s ability to protect sensitive technology from compromise. Additional position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Advising organizational leadership & subject matter experts, influencing risk-informed decision making.
• Liaises with security, counterintelligence, & intelligence to enable development & implementation of countermeasures for protection of sensitive & classified AFRL programs & portfolios.
• Ensures critical technologies are protected from espionage, terrorism, intellectual property theft, & other identified threats to National Security.
• Reviews data to identify potential conflicts of interest & makes decisions on the level & depth of research required.
• Conducts risk-based security reviews through the performance of in-depth research using both publicly available information & classified systems to aggregate known & unknown risks to key AFRL technology development efforts.
• Develops authoritative documents that directly enable senior leaders to make risk-informed decisions prior to committing AFRL funds.
• Increases all-source research/analytics skills thru formalized trainings & engages with AFRL Enterprise Program Risk Analysts to ensure consistent & holistic risk review capabilities.
• Develops metrics based on aggregated data to advise leadership based on security risk identification across the portfolios.
• Provides & develops security risk awareness training & education to the Mission Organization(s) & the AFRL enterprise.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO-02/GS-12/13 or equivalent grade level.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS-SCI security clearance.
• Drug testing designated position. Incumbent must adhere to the Department of the Air Force's drug testing policy.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to meet the OPM occupational series requirements for the 0343 Series.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous/current 0343/0080 background experience.
• Proficient with databases and intel systems.
• Experience assembling reports and briefing senior leadership.
• Awareness and knowledge of DODI 5000.83 (Technology & Program Protection to Maintain Technological Advantage) & National Security Presidential Memorandum 33.

Additional Information

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be offered.

Req # 90595

Series

0343

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.