Research and Technology Protection (RTP) and Risk-Based Review Specialist – Level III

EPS Corporation is seeking a Research and Technology Protection (RTP) and Risk-Based Review Specialist – Level III provides senior-level expertise supporting the protection of critical Science and Technology (S&T) programs. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining Science & Technology Protection Plans (S&TPPs), identifying threats and vulnerabilities, conducting security-based risk reviews, and supporting program protection planning efforts. The specialist produces executive-level analytical products and collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) and government stakeholders to mitigate risks to sensitive research and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation, review, and maintenance of Science & Technology Protection Plans (S&TPPs)
• Identify, analyze, and document threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to S&T programs
• Conduct security-based and risk-based reviews of research, development, and acquisition efforts
• Coordinate with government personnel, program offices, and SMEs to gather technical and threat data
• Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce technology protection risks
• Support program protection planning (PPP) and associated risk assessments
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and decision-support products
• Ensure alignment with DoD, Intelligence Community, and acquisition security policies and guidance
• Track and document risk mitigation actions and protection measures

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Security Studies, or a related field
• ORfive (5) additional years of job-related experience or completion of formal military/DoD intelligence training may be substituted for the education requirement

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with a qualifying degree
• ORfourteen (14) years of relevant experience with military or DoD training

Certifications / Training

• Must complete the following Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses within 60 days of start date:
  • STM0020
  • ACQ 110
  • STM 1010
  • ACQ 160

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance — Required

Desired Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of S&T protection, acquisition security, and risk management
• Experience supporting DoD research, development, and acquisition programs
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Ability to produce concise, executive-level written and visual products
• Effective communication and coordination with senior government stakeholders
• Familiarity with program protection planning and technology threat mitigation