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Job Summary:
MDAEdge is a company focused on information security, and they are seeking a Lead/Senior Information Security Analyst with an active TS/SCI clearance. The role involves supporting the implementation of INFOSEC regulations, conducting research on best practices, and facilitating training related to classification and declassification procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for providing support to the implementation and oversight of INFOSEC regulations, including those covering Original Classification Authority (OCA), in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13526, "Classified National Security Information, and DoD 5230.30-M, "DoD mandatory Declassification Review Program.”
• Conduct background research and gap analysis on Government best practices involving the procedures required for the development of operational functions regarding INFOSEC.
• Provide various drafts (emails, memorandums, articles, etc.) of routine revisions of NGB INFOSEC, classification, and declassification procedures for Government review.
• Conduct research on Government best practices involving the procedures required for the development and maintenance of standard text and protocols for Government Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
• Provide verbal and written guidance and referential information related to SCGs for inquires by the NGB or JFHQ-State.
• Contractor shall create draft-training materials and draft training syllabi on the proper exercise of classification and declassification authority policy and guidance.
• Update hard copy training material and reference packets, quarterly.
• Facilitate INFOSEC training, Staff Assistance Visits and Audits for NGB staff members at TARC, Pentagon and State-JFHQs.
• Training to State-JFHQs maybe virtually or in-person (on an approved basis).
• Maintain awareness of trained individuals in both NGB and the "54” and report deficiencies bi-annually and prior to compilation of the ISOO report.
• Coordinate with Security Assistants and maintain awareness of request for training.
• Prepare draft references and other supporting documentation such as DoD regulations, E.O.s, and case studies to support Government decisions in Mandatory Classification Reviews (MDRs).
• Review as required, requests for classification and declassification against E.O.s, DoDMs, and CNGBMs.
• Analyze the procedures for the exercise of classification and declassification authority and provide draft recommendations on an annual basis unless program needs dictate otherwise.
• Support NGB-PA requests.
• Perform background research on the applicable policy, procedures, and guidance that affect the request.
• Conduct monthly Automatic Declassification Reviews (ADR) and recommend non-routine questions involving possible exempted material and other Government agency equities. Analyze the ADR and provide recommendation and references for resolution.
• Provide quarterly drafts of mandatory reports of NGB classification and declassification actions.
• Conduct background research and prepare draft recommendations to satisfy requests that come through staff action tool (TMT).
• Maintain a record of and train new OCA appointments and provide annual report.
• Schedule and in-brief the new OCA on their duties and responsibilities.
• Attend and provide meeting notes for OCA-related working groups, steering committees, and the like.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with INFOSEC regulations, including Original Classification Authority (OCA)
• Knowledge of Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 and DoD 5230.30-M
• Ability to conduct background research and gap analysis on Government best practices
• Experience in drafting various documents (emails, memorandums, articles) related to INFOSEC
• Ability to conduct research on Government Security Classification Guides (SCGs)
• Experience providing verbal and written guidance related to SCGs
• Ability to create draft-training materials and syllabi on classification and declassification authority policy
• Experience updating training material and reference packets quarterly
• Ability to facilitate INFOSEC training and audits for NGB staff members
• Experience maintaining awareness of trained individuals and reporting deficiencies bi-annually
• Ability to coordinate with Security Assistants regarding training requests
• Experience preparing draft references and supporting documentation for Mandatory Classification Reviews (MDRs)
• Ability to review classification and declassification requests against E.O.s, DoDMs, and CNGBMs
• Experience analyzing procedures for classification and declassification authority
• Ability to support NGB-PA requests
• Experience conducting monthly Automatic Declassification Reviews (ADR)
• Ability to provide quarterly drafts of mandatory reports on NGB classification and declassification actions
• Experience maintaining records and training new OCA appointments
• Ability to schedule and in-brief new OCA on their duties and responsibilities
• Experience attending and providing meeting notes for OCA-related working groups and committees
Company:
The world doesn't have a talent shortage. It has a talent alignment problem. MDA Edge exists to fix that. Founded in , the company is headquartered in Sheridan, WY, US, , with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.