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Risk Identification and Security Countermeasures Analyst

  • City, State:
    • Arlington, VA
  • Location/Base:
    • Arlington, VA
  • Level:
    • Mid-Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • DO-01
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • DO-01: $45,548 - $87,452
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • OSR
  • Office Symbol:
    • DD
  • Job Overview:

    • This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 05 November 24. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, AFOSR/DD, seeks to hire a mid-level, DO-I Risk Identification and Security Countermeasures (RISC) Analyst in Arlington, VA. 

      Position duties include, but are not limited to:

      • Responsible for performing in-depth research using classified and open-source databases to profile known and unknown risks to AFRL/AFOSR assets. 
      • Conducts risk-based security review assessments, examines aggregated intelligence/counterintelligence data, and presents risk review findings to appropriate AFRL/AFOSR personnel to aid in risk-informed decision-making by Directorate leadership and science and technology (S&T) subject-matter experts (SMEs). 
      • Increases all-source research/analytics skills through formalized training and engages with AFRL Enterprise RISC Analysts to ensure consistent and holistic risk review capabilities. 
      • Liaises with S&T Protection functions leads to developing and implementing countermeasures for the protection of the AFRL/AFOSR portfolios from espionage, terrorism, intellectual property theft, and other identified threats to National Security. 
      • Develops metrics based on aggregated data to provide leadership based on risk identification across the
        portfolios. 
      • Provides and develops threat awareness training and education to the Directorate.
      • Serves as Data Manager. Responsible for maintaining, updating, and retrieving RISC assessments for AFOSR.
      • Serves as Unit Safety Manager.
  • 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.
  • Required Qualifications:
      • One year of specialized experience at GS-05 meets the minimum qualification requirement for broadband level DO-1.
      • Series 0343 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)
      • United States Citizenship
      • The ability to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance
  • Desired Qualifications:
      • Bachelors Degree in a relevant or similar field
      • Experience working with or within the Department of Defense
      • Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork  
      • Ability to work across functional teams to gather information 
      • Excellent writing and communication skills 
      • Demonstrated proficiency with data management

      (Req.No 80965)

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