OPSEC Specialist SME

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared OPSEC Specialist - SME - to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina .

What you'll do:

As an OPSEC Specialist - SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides leadership on major OPSEC programs. Recognized as a domain expert.
• Provides authoritative leadership in OPSEC strategy, adversary analysis, and compliance.
• Shapes enterprise OPSEC posture and ensures alignment with Section C.5.4.3 deliverables.
• Directs enterprise wide OPSEC operations and advanced adversary analysis.
• Provides expertise in OPSEC five step cycle and risk mitigation.
• Oversees enterprise-wide audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Tracks annual OPSEC tool training and shapes OPSEC documentation standards and compliance verification methods.
• Ensures continual improvement through advanced monitoring and reporting.
• Recognized for expertise in OPSEC and adversary threat modeling.
• Forecasts emerging risks and contributes to contract reviews.
• Advises on acquisition logistics and operational planning for OPSEC requirements.
• Trains staff in OPSEC frameworks and compliance standards.
• Ensures traceability, auditability, and compliance across all OPSEC activities.
• Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools: task order portal; Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate); G Invoicing API; ASSIST portal integration; variance analysis dashboards; MS Project; Primavera; GFP management modules; WBS tracking systems; ServiceNow; Jira Service Desk; automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows; SharePoint libraries; Confluence; Microsoft Search; lessons learned databases; video library repositories; eMASS , Archer GRC; internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps.
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: OPSEC risk assessment platforms (CARVER matrix, OPSEC Risk Analysis tools); threat intelligence dashboards (MISP, ThreatConnect, Recorded Future) for adversary monitoring; incident reporting and case management systems; insider threat monitoring dashboards; SOP/QRC libraries for standardized OPSEC processes; lessons learned repositories for operational security practices; compliance audit checklists for DoD OPSEC standards and AR 530 1 requirements; stakeholder communication dashboards for OPSEC awareness and reporting; training management systems for OPSEC awareness programs; predictive analytics engines for risk forecasting and pattern detection; configuration management databases (CMDB) for OPSEC artifacts and documentation.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Previous experience as a n OPSEC Specialist or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 12years’ experience with BS/BA or 10years’ experience with MS/MA or 7 years’ experience with PhD. or 16 years' w/o a degree or 14 years' with AS/AA

• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level

• US citizenship is required

Des i red Qualifications:

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

• Location:  Pope Army Airfield, NC

• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking

• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations

• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness

• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community

• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.