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Edge Autonomy · 23 hours ago

Insider Threat Program Lead Official

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Edge Autonomy is a company focused on developing and implementing security measures. They are seeking an Insider Threat Program Lead Official to oversee their Insider Threat Program, ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating with various departments to protect company assets.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage the company’s Insider Threat Program in compliance with 32 CFR 117

Establish policies, procedures, and training programs to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats and counterintelligence issues

Lead insider threat working groups, engaging with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, IT, Security, Legal) to conduct risk and threat assessments, perform behavioral analysis, and manage emerging risks and vulnerabilities, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach to investigating security threats within the company

Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, law enforcement (LE), and intelligence entities, referring insider threat and counterintelligence matters to the appropriate CI, Security, and/or LE authority

Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to evaluate subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors for potential risks before contract execution. Provide informed recommendations to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and minimize the impact of risk on the company’s operations, reputation, and financial performance

Develop and implement Operational Security (OPSEC) plans, and Program Protection Implementation plans to safeguard critical assets, classified programs, and facilities

Conduct threat vulnerability assessments to identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies

Serve as the technical expert on Insider Threat, and counter-proliferations issues involving facilities where Critical Program Information (CPI) resides, and facilities supporting Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA) activities in support of National Security

Actively participate in relevant forums with counterparts, such and CI, counter-proliferation, and RDA working groups to stay informed of emerging threats

Conduct foreign travel pre-briefings and debriefings for personnel traveling abroad on official or personal business, ensuring they understand risks associated with foreign intelligence collection efforts

Provide awareness and training on how individuals are targeted at conferences and symposiums, including social engineering tactics, elicitation techniques, and recruitment efforts by foreign intelligence entities

Occasional travel will be required

Qualification

Counterintelligence experienceInsider threat mitigationBehavioral analysisSupply chain risk managementOPSEC Level I certificationInsider Threat Program Lead certificationData analyticsInterviewing skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

U.S. Citizen with a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI/SAP access(es)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a minimum of ten or more years of counterintelligence experience, within the U.S. government, military, or Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Expertise in insider threat mitigation, counterintelligence investigations, and behavioral analysis

Strong background in supply chain risk management (SCRM), and vendor threat assessments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills and adaptability within a dynamic environment

Demonstrated knowledge of national security policies, to include (but not limited to): NISPOM, Executive Orders, customer-specific directives and instructions, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), etc

Experience with DOD, SCI and SAP personnel security procedures and requirements

Must have OPSEC Level I certification or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of starting

Must have (ITPLO) Insider Threat Program Lead Official certification from or be able to obtain within 90 days of starting

Preferred

Strong interviewing and elicitation skills to assess insider threat risks, conduct investigations, and gather relevant information from personnel

Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and indicators

Proficiency in data analytics and anomaly detection to identify patterns indicative of insider threats

Strong understanding of supply chain risk management principles, particularly for classified contracts

Experience collaborating with procurement and capture teams to develop security input for proposals, including risk mitigation strategies and supplier vetting criteria

Experience in conducting briefings, debriefings, and training personnel on security awareness

Ability to collaborate across government, industry, and law enforcement entities to share and analyze threat intelligence