Research and Technology Protection Lead

KBR - Chevy Chase, MD

Full-time

Chevy Chase, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research and Technology Protection Lead at KBR is responsible for formulating and evaluating research initiatives, conducting security reviews, and developing risk assessment documents to ensure the protection of sensitive information and technology. This role requires extensive experience within the Intelligence Community (IC) and involves interaction with senior leaders and program managers to establish security guidance and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and evaluate research initiatives and activities
• Conduct security reviews
• Develop Risk Assessment documents that identify security, counter-intelligence, and protection requirements
• Perform Vulnerability Assessments including foreign ownership/influence, business activities, and financial concerns
• Develop and update Export Control Assessments that identify actual deliverables.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Information Technology or related field
• 10+ years working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
• Experience developing program security guidance documentation (original and derivative)
• Experience developing abstract complex ideas from data from multiple sources
• Experience interacting with Senior leaders and R&D program managers
• Knowledge of information system security requirements and procedures

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate Degree
• 15+ years experience within the IC
• Ability to interview R&D managers to build program guidance
• Direct experience with technology R&D and emerging technology analysis