Risk Identification and Security Countermeasures Analyst

Arlington, VAJoin our team of world-class subject matter experts to identify areas for investment and collaboration to advance the Department of the Air Force research and development enterprise across the full spectrum of air, space, and cyber operations. DO-01: $46,323 - $88,940
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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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