Program Protection / Critical Program Information (CPI) Specialist
Occam Solutions
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- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
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Occam Solutions
Information technology and services · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Assist with identifying, documenting, and tracking CPI; maintaining database records; and drafting Program Protection Plans.
- Research policies, prepare reports and briefings, coordinate with stakeholders, and support program protection tools and workflows.
What you need
- Requires an engineering or technical background with foundational knowledge of CPI and horizontal protection, an active Secret security clearance, and strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Active Secret security clearanceCPIhorizontal protectiondocumentation skillswritten and verbal communicationfederal acquisition processesProgram Protection PlansASDB
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Program: U.S. Army ASA(ALT) – TGL 45Position ID: DE-0013Work Arrangement: Onsite 3–5 days per weekClearance: Active Secret required
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Program Protection / Critical Program Information (CPI) Specialist to support U.S. Army acquisition security and program protection activities.
This opportunity is suitable for a recent college graduate, early-career professional, or individual with equivalent relevant technical experience.
The specialist will assist with CPI identification, documentation, database management, and Program Protection Plan development while collaborating with experienced acquisition security professionals and government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with identifying, documenting, and tracking CPI across Army acquisition programs.
Support maintenance and validation of CPI records within the Acquisition Security Database.
Coordinate with program stakeholders to collect and organize CPI information.
Assist in drafting and reviewing Program Protection Plans.
Support implementation of horizontal protection practices.
Research applicable security policies, program protection standards, and acquisition procedures.
Prepare reports, briefing materials, and supporting documentation.
Participate in program protection working groups and stakeholder meetings.
Assist with identifying documentation gaps and tracking corrective actions.
Support testing and improvement of program protection tools and workflows.
Required Qualifications
Engineering or technical background with foundational knowledge of CPI and horizontal protection.
Active Secret security clearance.
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with technical professionals and government stakeholders.
Ability to learn federal acquisition processes and program protection procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Recent graduate or early-career professional with relevant academic or practical experience.
Familiarity with CPI identification and protection requirements.
Exposure to federal acquisition programs or defense organizations.
Familiarity with ASDB, Program Protection Plans, or related documentation.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to develop specialized acquisition security expertise.