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NOAA Program Manager and Senior Advisor for Research Security

CCS Global TechSilver Spring, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise as a Program Manager and Senior Advisor for Research Security with a competitive salary of $134,000, supporting critical NOAA initiatives in a hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for a mid-senior professional with an active TS/SCI clearance who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to impactful research security strategies within a growing, reputable IT company. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and make a significant contribution.

Quick Overview

Salary
$134k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

(709) NOAA Program Manager and Senior Advisor for Research Security
Location: (Hybrid) Silver Spring, MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Salary: $134k per year


Position Description
The Program Manager and Senior Advisor for Research Security will support the Program by leading and overseeing the execution of specialized analyses to identify, assess, and mitigate threats to NOAA's critical technologies, intellectual property, and research data. This position requires a strong background in counterintelligence methodologies with specific experience in research security, technology protection, and foreign influence detection.


Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:
Threat Assessment and Analysis
Conduct comprehensive assessments of foreign influence risks in NOAA research programs
Analyze intelligence reports and open-source information to identify potential threats to NOAA-sponsored research
Perform due diligence research on foreign entities seeking collaboration with NOAA research programs.
Lead development of the NOAA Critical Assets List by identifying critical technologies vulnerable to foreign acquisition Policy and Procedure Development
Lead development of specialized due diligence processes for both classified (JWICS) and unclassified research security reviews
Contribute to the export control policy development and technology control plan assessments
Draft standard operating procedures for counterintelligence-focused due diligence in research collaborations
Lead development of disclosure requirements standards and consequences for violations Security Framework Implementation
Provide counterintelligence expertise for gap analysis of current NOAA research security posture
Contribute to risk assessments of critical and emerging technologies as defined by NSPM-33
Develop procedures for identifying and mitigating nation-state threats to NOAA research
Lead in the design of supply chain risk management processes to protect research integrity Training and Incident Response
Develop specialized training materials focusing on foreign influence detection, technology protection, and threat awareness
Support tabletop exercises and simulations specific to counterintelligence scenarios
Contribute to incident response planning for cases of suspected foreign influence or unauthorized technology transfer
Provide briefings to NOAA personnel on counterintelligence trends and threat indicators
Provide programmatic management support and oversight of the program and contract deliverables, timelines, and requirement adherence

Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates:
Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in counterintelligence, preferably in a government or research environment.
In-depth knowledge of NSPM-33 requirements and research security frameworks
Experience with export control regulations (ITAR, EAR) and technology control procedures.
Proficiency with classified and unclassified intelligence analysis tools and methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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