Currently, ManTech is actively seeking a motivated, customer-oriented **Acquisition Security Analyst I** to join our team in the **El Segundo, CA** area. The Acquisition Security Analyst will assist the Government Program Manager with the development and implementation of comprehensive program protection methodologies to protect advanced technology programs throughout the system’s lifecycle. **Performance shall include:** + In-depth lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information (CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated vulnerabilities. + Develop and implement a risk management-based program protection plan and strategy. + Provide technical advice and security support to collateral and SAP programs and emerging mission areas. + Provide security recommendations to the PM, GSSO, and cognizant security authorities as to the Air Force acquisition and sustainment process. + Maintain a working relationship with the PM, Contracting Officer and contractor security officers to ensure a standardized and correct format/process is utilized for all DD Form 254 efforts throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle, in coordination with Program Security Officers. + Assess threat and risk, develop risk management actions and implement long term courses of actions. + Assist in the development and writing of operations security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, + Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine. + Write, review, and edit Security Classification Guides (SCG), Exposure Contingency Plans (ECP), Managed Access Plans (MAP), Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Test Plans (STP). + Assist government system security engineers performing close out actions for SAPs as needed. **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in a related area or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree. + 4+ years related experience with acquisition programs + 2+ years with SCI or SAR programs. + Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents. + Must have extensive knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process. + Willingness to travel with the scope of the Program’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note- could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation) **Security Clearance Requirements:** + Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility + Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information + Willingness to submit to a polygraph. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) + Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.