Research Technology Protection Specialist

Overview

Job Description:

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. has an opening for a full-time Research and Technology Protection Specialist to support Army Futures Command (AFC) Cross Functional Team (CFT) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide RTP program assistance, including CPI assessments and Critical Functions (CF) analysis, threat identification, vulnerability analysis, risk evaluation, and countermeasures development recommendations to the assigned CFT. • Plan, collect, analyze and review scientific and technical data across the Army designated modernization priority areas for each CFT.• Support threat intelligence studies and assessments in areas including, but not limited to, development, production, and life cycle management of modernization capabilities and AFC-supported technologies supporting development of the CFT Program Protection Implementation Plan IAW CDRL A001. • Identify and recommend actions needed to meet high priority requirements and taskings assigned to the CFT. • Support the review of Program Protection Plans (PPP) • Support Army program protection planning processes and the application of horizontal protection in Army-led joint research and acquisition efforts by updating and maintaining the CFT Acquisition Security Access Database. • Assess complex systems or capabilities for RTP integration (e.g., platform and payload, test and evaluation, and field operations) and provide recommendations for improved RTP solutions. • Develop, maintain and update documents in an access database for use on a classified AFC operated SharePoint site and provide a tracking matrix on the status of all programs supported (i.e., program milestone, PPP status, type of assessments conducted, etc.)). • Assess the effectiveness of threat data to support RTP needs. A vulnerability assessment includes development of threat data requirements, submission into the U.S. intelligence network, and integration of final threat products into RTP planning and execution for HQ AFC and its MSCs Concept Development activities, Projects, Programs, and Program Manager’s Programs of Record and Urgent Operational Needs. The assessment shall also identify how the AFC can improve the RTP assessment process and provide recommendations for modifications to the threat data production process. • Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of policy and guidance for RTP processes and Security and Intelligence functions. • Assess, refine and implement improved program protection processes for CPI assessments and CF analyses, as approved by the Government, and work to improve threat and vulnerability analysis, risk evaluation, and countermeasure development.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree (engineering, computer science, political science), and six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant experience, at a minimum. In lieu of a degree, 10-12 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of DoD processes

 Abilities and Skills:

• Extensive organizational skills and sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills
• Ability to focus and give great attention to detail when reviewing text documents
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and balance multiple parallel actions
•  Must be a team player, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• World-class customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and outside contacts at all levels, both orally and in written form.
• Must be able to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging and sharing information with colleagues, both internal and external.
• Well organized, using time management processes and procedures effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Strong analytical and written and skills. Strong attention to detail.

Security Requirements:

Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/ SCI

• Must be a US Citizen with Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.
• Successful Pass of Bennett Aerospace Background Investigation, Drug Screening and Credit Check.

Compensation:

• Competitive market-based salary, commensurate with experience and education.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

About Us:

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. is headquartered in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina.  Established in 2008, we are a woman owned, veteran owned, certified 8(a) small business that provides scientific, engineering, and technical advisory services to our customers. Primarily focused on Federal Government clients, Bennett Aerospace provides expert guidance and advice on the full spectrum of R&D and its applications in engineering, science, and IT, as well as providing strategic programmatic support in order to meet customer goals and objectives.  Bennett Aerospace is a rapidly growing business focused on hiring and retaining the best people.

Program Description:

United States (U.S.) AFC conducts full spectrum research and technology threat protection (RTP) activities, which include RTP, intelligence analytics, and intelligence security (foreign disclosure representative) personnel services. The primary function is to raise the performance level of Army modernization technology protection activities Army-wide, concurrently while operating in conjunction with the AFC Head Quarters (HQ), its subordinate organizations, and related stakeholders.

The U.S. AFC HQ geographically dispersed research laboratories and engineering centers are developing advanced technology that will form the heart of the Army’s future fighting force. Identification and protection of those technologies are essential to the Army’s mission and capabilities. It is also essential that the Army understands the effect of the compromise to the supply chain and readiness of the future force should any adversary unlawfully acquire knowledge of the U.S. advanced technologies. AFC HQ and its Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) require an integrated RTP program with the ability to perform these critical missions with a high degree of confidence of success.

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. is a Federal Contracting company and in accordance with Executive Order 14042, all employees of Bennett Aerospace, Inc. will adhere to all vaccination requirements put forth in the signed Executive Order 14042. Path Out of the Pandemic: COVID-19 Action  Plan and signed Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which details federal contractor vaccination requirements and compliance with CDC guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veteran/ Disabled