AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

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The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Information Assurance Specialist (Critical Program Information)-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $100,000.00 - $155,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location: 

Patuxent River, Maryland and California, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

Position Background:

The Battlespace Division is a government organization comprised of four branches that are dedicated to providing enterprise level modeling and simulation (M&S) tools in support of warfighter training; test and evaluation (T&E); data analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. The tools include the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), the Global Reusable Interface Domain (GRID), the Weapons Server Common Environment (WSCE), the Simulation Control Executive (SCE), the Simulation Debrief Tool (SDT), and the Analysis and Reporting Tool (ART). The Battlespace Division designs, develops, documents and deploys these tools. The Battlespace Division also delivers these products as an integrated suite of tools called Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB); the battlespace for JSE.

A typical day as an Assurance Specialist (Critical Program Information)-Journeyman may include:

• Manages the cost, schedule and performance of technology protection efforts
• Utilizes expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources, report on the technical progress, issues, problem areas and write/review technical documents
• Leads technical assessments of CPI, Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
• Facilitates Technology Protection Integrated Product Teams (IPT) in analyzing programs for potential Critical Program Information (CPI), evaluating/identifying CPI and developing/recommending appropriate countermeasures to protect CPI for program management’s consideration
• Disseminates TP policies and best practices while effectively managing implementation of Critical Program Information (CPI) identification, Program Protection Planning (PPP), Operational Security (OPSEC), Classification Management and Foreign Disclosure (FD) planning processes to ensure mission success
• Produces reports and assists in the development, coordination and implementation of RTP and security policy

Must-haves:

• BS/BA Degree in business, technical or scientific discipline: Other substitutes may qualify
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• 3 years of experience in Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity or Technology Protection
• Basic understanding of the various security disciplines such as Physical Security (PHYSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information System Security (INFOSEC), Industrial Security (INDUSEC) and Cyber Security
• Working knowledge of appropriate DoD and Service Directives, Regulations, Instructions and guidelines
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Systems Engineering Certificate (INCOSE)

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.  In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.  

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.