Deputy STILO (Special Programs)

About this role

Job Posting Title:

Deputy STILO (Special Programs)

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

Pickle Research Campus

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Job Details:

Purpose

Assist the ARL:UT Scientific and Technical Intelligence Liaison Officer (STILO) in management of the ARL:UT STILO program as set forth in OPNAV Instruction 3880.6B. Assist the Operational Security (OPSEC) Manager in management of the ARL:UT OPSEC program as set forth in the Department of Defense (DoD) OPSEC Program Manual, 5205.02, dated 2 October 2020.

Responsibilities

• Gather relevant information from the IC that is applicable to ongoing research efforts and personnel at ARL:UT and disseminate that information to appropriate personnel. Understand and anticipate intelligence threats to ongoing research efforts and provide recommendations to protect sensitive research activities.
• Provide intelligence support to the Senior Management Official, University Key Management Personnel, the  FSO and CSSO for foreign travel and contacts for all ARL:UT personnel and University of Texas System cleared personnel. Review and submit foreign travel reporting documentation for personnel cleared for SCI and/or SAP access.
• Serve as an Alternate Operations Security (OPSEC) program manager at ARL:UT. Assist the OPSEC Manager in the execution and evaluation of OPSEC awareness, education and training programs. Ensure ARL:UT policies and procedures meet  OPSEC requirements and protect critical information. Establish and manage program specific OPSEC plans for sensitive programs at ARL:UT.
• Serve as a liaison between ARL:UT and external agencies for formal intelligence support requests. Assist the STILO in management of contractual requirements for multi-lab contractual agreements. Coordinate meetings and VTCs for technical labs and sponsors. Provides logistical support for ARL hosted SCI and SAP meetings with outside agencies. Support CSSO in managing JWICs connectivity and coordinating technology refreshing.
• Perform contract reviews and contract closeouts, identifying requirements and coordinating with applicable security personnel. Upload contractual requirements to system of records such as the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) as needed and maintains records of contractual uploads for government validation and audit.
• Support ARL in the oversight of the secure supply chain management program in accordance with Joint Special Access Program requirements, NIST 800-53 Rev5, ensuring procurement of supplies and services from approved suppliers and vendors; conducting vendor reviews and managing these requirements for government authorized Information Systems.
• Support the ARL:UT special programs team with developing, implementing and coordinating security required security controls and procedures during sea tests.
• Other related functions as assigned..

Required Qualifications

- Hs/Ged

• Seven years of demonstrated relevant experience in security, intelligence operations, engineering or similar field.
• Experience assessing foreign threat capabilities, weapons systems, emerging technologies, and military equipment.
• Experience publishing Science and Technology (S&T) intelligence updates.
• Ability to work and communicate with all clients, both internal and external from a wide variety of backgrounds and technical disciplines.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive and classified information.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities and work within timelines.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Employment is contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period specified in the job offer. Employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to classified information must continue without interruption during employment including the successful completion of security polygraph examination(s), as required by the sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Immediate eligibility for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
• Five years’ experience providing intelligence to Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) to a University Affiliated Research Center, Federally Funded Research and Development Center or Naval organization.
• Experience translating engineering or acquisition requirements into intelligence collection requirements.
• Experience supporting Navy intelligence requirements and technology as an intelligence officer or analyst.
• Experience working with the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with the DoD 5000 series (Acquisition Management) framework.
• General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

• Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.
• UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• ·    100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• ·    Retirement contributions
• ·    Paid vacation and sick time
• ·    Paid holidays
• Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.
• Salary Range

$67,128 - $88,914+/negotiable depending on qualifications

• Working Conditions
• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel
• Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application.

The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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• Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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• Retirement Plan Eligibility:
• The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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• Background Checks:
• A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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• Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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• Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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• Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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• E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information

about E-Verify, please see the following

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.