Security Defense Analyst

Org Marketing StatementAlion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has 3700 employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide.  Qualifications Applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree, 2-4 Years of relevant work experience, and knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office Applications. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and able to meet short dead lines.  2 Years or more of experience supporting Naval Sea System Command ACAT 1D program with DoD Security Compliance and development of Program Protection and System Security Plans. Knowledge of DITSCAP/DAICAP required.  Active clearance required.  Responsibilities Assisting in the CG(X) Program Technical Director in management of the CG(X) Security Focus Group with responsibilities that include identifying and resolving IT security issue certification.  Supporting DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) tailoring, level of effort determination and ensuring implementation of DITSCAP or DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) upon ASD (NII)/DOD CIO transition from DITSCAP to DAICAP.  Supporting development of the Program Protection Plan (PPP) and System Security Plan.  Conducting periodic reviews with the Developmental Designated Approving Authority (DDAA) and the Designated Approving Authority (DAA) to present status of overall security engineering development.  Verifying that all security-associated issues remain in compliance with the requirements agreed on the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA).  Closing Statement Find out just how far your skills will take you with Alion Science and Technology.  Join us.  We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees.  Conditions of Employment Applicants who are offered employment with Alion will be required to complete an Alion Application for Employment form.  Also, as a condition of employment, you will be required to sign a Disclosure and Authorization form for a background/reference check of employment history, education, references and criminal records.  Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of your reference check. Equal Employment Opportunity We value the cultural differences our employees bring to Alion.  EOE/AA/M/F/V/D. How To Apply We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees.  Please apply on-line by uploading your resume or cut and paste your resume using our resume template.