Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC
Information Assurance Specialist – SCI/SAP
Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC, Olympia, Washington, United States
Information Assurance (IA) Specialist – SCI/SAP
Advanced Decision Vectors, LLC (ADV),
established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.
Our customer, the
Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF) Director of Staff Security Office (SF/DSZ) , is responsible for cybersecurity and information assurance oversight of classified information systems supporting
SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) IT missions
across the United States Space Force.
ADV is the prime contractor supporting this multi-year effort.
We are seeking an
Information Assurance (IA) Specialist
to support cybersecurity and compliance operations for Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF). This role provides hands‑on Information Assurance and Cyber Assurance support across SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) IT environments, working alongside the ISSO and ISSM to maintain secure, compliant, and authorized systems.
On-site presence is required Monday through Friday (9:00 AM–5:00 PM); no telework is permitted
due to sensitive/classified information. This role is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Candidates
must currently reside
within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
An Active Top-Secret clearance
with SCI
is required
for this role.
Key Responsibilities Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Support
Provide
day-to-day Information Assurance support
for classified systems operating in
JWICS/AFJWICS , SIPRNet, and NIPRNet environments.
Support secure system operations in accordance with
DoD cybersecurity policies , RMF requirements, and approved security authorization artifacts.
Assist with compliance validation, system monitoring, and operational cybersecurity checks.
Support cybersecurity incident response activities, documentation, and reporting
under ISSO/ISSM direction .
RMF & Authorization Sustainment
Support
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
activities across system lifecycle phases.
Assist with development, maintenance, and updates of RMF documentation, including:
System Security Plans (SSPs)
Continuous Monitoring artifacts
Security assessment evidence
Support
ATO sustainment activities
using
XACTA (JWICS/AFJWICS)
and
eMASS (NIPR/SIPR) .
Track and support remediation of
POA&Ms
resulting from cybersecurity assessments and reviews.
SCI & SAP IT Support
Provide IA support to
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
and
Special Access Program (SAP)
IT environments.
Assist with
SAP IT coordination , data calls, and taskers with government stakeholders, as directed.
Verify personnel access prerequisites (clearances, need-to-know, training) prior to system access in coordination with the ISSO.
Support maintenance of
SCIF and system baselines , including documentation of approved hardware, software, and firmware configurations.
Assessments & Compliance Activities
Support
annual Cybersecurity Self-Assessments and Program Reviews .
Assist with preparation of documentation and evidence for inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
Ensure IA and cybersecurity documentation remains
current, accurate, and audit-ready .
Work closely with the
ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, Information Security Officers (ISO), system owners, and government leads .
Coordinate with helpdesk, asset management, and cybersecurity teams to support system sustainment.
Stay current on
DoD instructions, cybersecurity guidance, SOPs, and policy updates
relevant to IA responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance , or related field
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI
5+ years
of experience in
Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Information Security
within a
DoD or Intelligence Community environment
Working knowledge of
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
and DoD Information Assurance processes
Experience supporting
SCI environments
and familiarity with
Special Access Program (SAP)
security
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification , such as: CompTIA Security+ CE
CCNA-Security
GIAC GICSP
Ability to work
on-site full-time (Pentagon ) in a classified environment
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience with
XACTA and/or eMASS
Experience supporting
JWICS / AFJWICS
Prior experience supporting
Space Force, DoD HQ, or Pentagon-level missions
OEM or platform certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, Linux/Red Hat)
What We Offer Advanced Decision Vectors offers a comprehensive,
total rewards
package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including but not limited to labor category, skill set, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Benefits include :
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
ADV is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer . We welcome and value differences that make us stronger.
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established in 2009, provides superior program management, program support, strategic planning, and systems engineering to the Federal and Commercial sectors. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, ADV is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) contractor that has roots established in the Department of Defense and support agencies. At ADV, our company values are Integrity, Distinction, Experience and Achievement.
Our customer, the
Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF) Director of Staff Security Office (SF/DSZ) , is responsible for cybersecurity and information assurance oversight of classified information systems supporting
SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) IT missions
across the United States Space Force.
ADV is the prime contractor supporting this multi-year effort.
We are seeking an
Information Assurance (IA) Specialist
to support cybersecurity and compliance operations for Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF). This role provides hands‑on Information Assurance and Cyber Assurance support across SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) IT environments, working alongside the ISSO and ISSM to maintain secure, compliant, and authorized systems.
On-site presence is required Monday through Friday (9:00 AM–5:00 PM); no telework is permitted
due to sensitive/classified information. This role is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Candidates
must currently reside
within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
An Active Top-Secret clearance
with SCI
is required
for this role.
Key Responsibilities Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Support
Provide
day-to-day Information Assurance support
for classified systems operating in
JWICS/AFJWICS , SIPRNet, and NIPRNet environments.
Support secure system operations in accordance with
DoD cybersecurity policies , RMF requirements, and approved security authorization artifacts.
Assist with compliance validation, system monitoring, and operational cybersecurity checks.
Support cybersecurity incident response activities, documentation, and reporting
under ISSO/ISSM direction .
RMF & Authorization Sustainment
Support
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
activities across system lifecycle phases.
Assist with development, maintenance, and updates of RMF documentation, including:
System Security Plans (SSPs)
Continuous Monitoring artifacts
Security assessment evidence
Support
ATO sustainment activities
using
XACTA (JWICS/AFJWICS)
and
eMASS (NIPR/SIPR) .
Track and support remediation of
POA&Ms
resulting from cybersecurity assessments and reviews.
SCI & SAP IT Support
Provide IA support to
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
and
Special Access Program (SAP)
IT environments.
Assist with
SAP IT coordination , data calls, and taskers with government stakeholders, as directed.
Verify personnel access prerequisites (clearances, need-to-know, training) prior to system access in coordination with the ISSO.
Support maintenance of
SCIF and system baselines , including documentation of approved hardware, software, and firmware configurations.
Assessments & Compliance Activities
Support
annual Cybersecurity Self-Assessments and Program Reviews .
Assist with preparation of documentation and evidence for inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
Ensure IA and cybersecurity documentation remains
current, accurate, and audit-ready .
Work closely with the
ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, Information Security Officers (ISO), system owners, and government leads .
Coordinate with helpdesk, asset management, and cybersecurity teams to support system sustainment.
Stay current on
DoD instructions, cybersecurity guidance, SOPs, and policy updates
relevant to IA responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance , or related field
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI
5+ years
of experience in
Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Information Security
within a
DoD or Intelligence Community environment
Working knowledge of
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
and DoD Information Assurance processes
Experience supporting
SCI environments
and familiarity with
Special Access Program (SAP)
security
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification , such as: CompTIA Security+ CE
CCNA-Security
GIAC GICSP
Ability to work
on-site full-time (Pentagon ) in a classified environment
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience with
XACTA and/or eMASS
Experience supporting
JWICS / AFJWICS
Prior experience supporting
Space Force, DoD HQ, or Pentagon-level missions
OEM or platform certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, Linux/Red Hat)
What We Offer Advanced Decision Vectors offers a comprehensive,
total rewards
package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including but not limited to labor category, skill set, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Benefits include :
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
ADV is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer . We welcome and value differences that make us stronger.
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