Acquisition Security Analyst (ASA) II
Company: K2 Group, Inc.
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Acquisition Security Analyst
II 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 life cycle. Performance shall include : In-depth
lifecycle program analysis to identify critical program information
(CPI), Critical System Resources (CSR), and their associated
vulnerabilities Assist with the identification and implementation
of countermeasures 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 it relates to the Air Force
acquisition and sustainment process Provide specific guidance
pertaining to the contract security requirements in reference to
cost, feasibility and appropriateness of requirement Coordinate
between Air Force security authorities and Mission Partner security
authorities for acquisition program activities 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 Directly support customer program
protection/security officers in the development, execution and
implementation of Program Protection Planning (PPP) 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, emergency
action plans, transportation plans, security CONOPS, and any other
security documents as needed for the customer Review program
documentation for public release, to include ensuring Controlled
Unclassified Information (CUI) has proper markings, classifications
and distribution statements per Air Force doctrine Conduct analysis
of foreign intelligence threats against programs involving
customer's critical research, sensitive technologies or CPI Prepare
and produce analytical products from numerous resources, to include
various databases, to ensure a real-time, tailored product is
provided Provide classification guidance and assistance for all
security programs to include collateral and SAP programs Review
Counterintelligence reports and prepare written summaries of
activities with potential impact to customer resources Write,
review, and/or 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 Develop and assist with security education and
training for personnel Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support
to SMC or AFSPC Special programs and other associated operations,
missions, and organizational elements involved in developing system
requirements to associated systems RDT&E Experience: 10 - 12
years related experience with acquisition programs, including
minimum 6 years with SCI or SAR programs Minimum 4 years with SAR
program acquisitions desired. Education : Bachelor's degree in a
related area or equivalent additional experience (4 years) Security
Clearance : Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility for
access to Special Access Program Information • Willingness to
submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Other Requirements: 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 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 Willingness to travel
within the scope of the Program's Area of Responsibility (AOR)
(note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground
transportation) Compensation : The projected compensation range for
this position is $128,000-$148,000. There are differentiating
factors that can impact a final salary rate, including, but not
limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience,
skills and competencies that align to the specified role,
geographic location, education and certifications as well as
Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, K2 Group
invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Benefits : K2
Group’s benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision
Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH
401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death
Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life
Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course
Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off Powered by JazzHR
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