Canvas
Program Protection Specialist
Program Protection Specialist Location: Los Angeles AFB, CA - El Segundo, CA - (On-Site) Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner. Duties
Duties will include, but are not limited to: Develop and update the Program Protection Plan (PPP). Coordinate and facilitate cross-directorate technical and administrative PPP meetings and working groups to accomplish updates, resolve comments, and staff the PPP for applicable signatures prior to external release for approval. Maintain version control of the approved PPP and coordinate delivery of the approved PPP and appendices to applicable stakeholders upon request. Develop and update the Counterintelligence Support Plan (CISP), Integrated Threat Assessment, and review the System Threat and Analysis Reports annually, provide written summaries, and incorporate threat changes and countermeasures into the PPP. Review and update the Anti-Tamper Plan (ATP). Review and update the Security Classification Guide (SCG). Review and update the Technology Assessment and Control Plan (TA/CP). Review and update the System Security Engineering Management Plan (SSEMP). Review acquisition documents for compliance with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components protection requirements. Conduct regular contractor site visits to evaluate the design, implementation, and verification of system security. Produce and deliver technical security reports from Program Protection Surveys conducted at any contractor site evaluating Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) compliance and effectiveness. Evaluate mission system change proposals e.g., Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Task Change Proposals (TCPs), Configuration Change Proposals (CCPs), waivers, and deviations, and provide security assessments. Evaluations shall address cost, schedule, performance, and interface impacts/risks, and meet change board documentation requirements and suspense dates. Develop, publish, and maintain a PPP matrix that identifies the status of the PPP, SCG, ATP, VOLT, ITA, SEMP, and TA/CP. Participate in Air Force-level Inspections, including the Air Force Inspector General, Higher Quarters Air Force Space Command Inspector General Inspection, Air Force Audit Agency Inspections, Space and Missile Systems Center Integrated Program Reviews. Requirements
MA/MS Degree 10+ Years' experience in Program Protection Planning or equivalent security fields. A Senior labor category typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A Senior labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. Microsoft Office and Teams experience. Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Desired Experience
Security+ certification is highly desired; Master's Degree in Business, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience performing similar job duties for USSF or another related DoD organization highly desired. Familiarity with Risk Management Framework protocols desired. Familiarity with USSF A&A procedures desired. Advanced-level competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook highly desired. Familiarity with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.83, and DoDI 5200.44 Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-series standards, Strong briefing and communication skills to coordinate with: Government Program Managers (PMs), Security teams (e.g., SAP, SCI), Intelligence and counterintelligence communities. Ability to convey technical risks in a non-technical format to leadership. Excellent and detail-oriented organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills. Program Protection Plan (PPP), Counterintelligence Support Plan (CISP), Integrated Threat Assessment, Anti-Tamper Plan (ATP), Security Classification Guide (SCG), Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components, Supply Chain Risk Management. Other Essential Job Functions
Must be willing to travel up to 10%. About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified, Fortune Best Small Workplace, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce. Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include: Competitive Wages* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 11 Paid Federal Holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs Robust Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance Discretionary performance-based bonuses And many more! *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions. For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website. If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.
Program Protection Specialist Location: Los Angeles AFB, CA - El Segundo, CA - (On-Site) Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner. Duties
Duties will include, but are not limited to: Develop and update the Program Protection Plan (PPP). Coordinate and facilitate cross-directorate technical and administrative PPP meetings and working groups to accomplish updates, resolve comments, and staff the PPP for applicable signatures prior to external release for approval. Maintain version control of the approved PPP and coordinate delivery of the approved PPP and appendices to applicable stakeholders upon request. Develop and update the Counterintelligence Support Plan (CISP), Integrated Threat Assessment, and review the System Threat and Analysis Reports annually, provide written summaries, and incorporate threat changes and countermeasures into the PPP. Review and update the Anti-Tamper Plan (ATP). Review and update the Security Classification Guide (SCG). Review and update the Technology Assessment and Control Plan (TA/CP). Review and update the System Security Engineering Management Plan (SSEMP). Review acquisition documents for compliance with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components protection requirements. Conduct regular contractor site visits to evaluate the design, implementation, and verification of system security. Produce and deliver technical security reports from Program Protection Surveys conducted at any contractor site evaluating Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) compliance and effectiveness. Evaluate mission system change proposals e.g., Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Task Change Proposals (TCPs), Configuration Change Proposals (CCPs), waivers, and deviations, and provide security assessments. Evaluations shall address cost, schedule, performance, and interface impacts/risks, and meet change board documentation requirements and suspense dates. Develop, publish, and maintain a PPP matrix that identifies the status of the PPP, SCG, ATP, VOLT, ITA, SEMP, and TA/CP. Participate in Air Force-level Inspections, including the Air Force Inspector General, Higher Quarters Air Force Space Command Inspector General Inspection, Air Force Audit Agency Inspections, Space and Missile Systems Center Integrated Program Reviews. Requirements
MA/MS Degree 10+ Years' experience in Program Protection Planning or equivalent security fields. A Senior labor category typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A Senior labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. Microsoft Office and Teams experience. Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance. Desired Experience
Security+ certification is highly desired; Master's Degree in Business, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience performing similar job duties for USSF or another related DoD organization highly desired. Familiarity with Risk Management Framework protocols desired. Familiarity with USSF A&A procedures desired. Advanced-level competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook highly desired. Familiarity with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.83, and DoDI 5200.44 Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-series standards, Strong briefing and communication skills to coordinate with: Government Program Managers (PMs), Security teams (e.g., SAP, SCI), Intelligence and counterintelligence communities. Ability to convey technical risks in a non-technical format to leadership. Excellent and detail-oriented organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills. Program Protection Plan (PPP), Counterintelligence Support Plan (CISP), Integrated Threat Assessment, Anti-Tamper Plan (ATP), Security Classification Guide (SCG), Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components, Supply Chain Risk Management. Other Essential Job Functions
Must be willing to travel up to 10%. About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified, Fortune Best Small Workplace, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce. Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include: Competitive Wages* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 11 Paid Federal Holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs Robust Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance Discretionary performance-based bonuses And many more! *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions. For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website. If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.