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Program Protection Planning Specialist
Program Protection Planning Specialist-December 2024
El Segundo
Dec 29, 2025
About Program Protection Planning Specialist

  Job Title: Program Protection Planning Specialist

  Location: El Segundo, CA

  Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Program Protection Planning Specialist! In this role, you will provide direct Program Protection Planning and Supply Chain Risk Management support for all directorate Mission Information Systems under development and production through Milestone Decision Authority stages. Additionally, you will also monitor security programs, protocols, and guides in the secure operations of enterprise networks, systems, and critical mission data.

  Duties:

  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, and all COMSEC inspections

  Act as the Block III Equipment Custodian for GPS and supporting GFE requirements for supporting contracts.

  Act as the Secure Voice Responsible Officer (SVRO) for the GPS Directorate setting up and managing OMNIs, Vipers, and STEs

  Interface with the 61st CS-Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Manger for delivery, transfer, and destruction of GPS key

  Program Protection Planning duties to include, but not limited to the following:

  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

  Other duties as assigned

  Education/Experience:

  Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (4 years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the degree requirement)

  3 - 7 Years' experience in Program Protection Planning or equivalent security fields

  Experience working with Security Classification Guides

  Familiarity with Risk Management Framework protocols desired

  Familiarity with USSF A&A procedures desired

  Security+ certification is highly desired

  Minimum 3 years of experience performing similar job duties for USSF or another related DoD organization highly desired

  Advanced-level competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook highly desired

  Required Security Level: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

  About Us

  Founded in 2007, Canvas, Inc. 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, Inc.

  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, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

  Canvas, Inc 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 https://www.canvas-inc.com/careers. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

  Canvas, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Canvas, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at (256) 489-2988 or [email protected] .

  For further information on Canvas Inc, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.canvas-inc.com .

  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.

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