Due Diligence Technician

Due Diligence Technician at DLS Engineering (on-site in Colorado Springs, CO)

DLS Engineering (DLS) is seeking a Due Diligence Technician to join our team supporting the USSPACECOM sensitive activities staff in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will be fully FOSS certified and have experience supporting DoW sensitive activities and programs. You will provide sensitive activities augmentation to the Government staff in the execution of USSPACECOM’s sensitive activities program.

Why this role is a great next step for your career?

The combination of due diligence, identity and signature management (ISM), risk analysis, and operational support on this contract directly protects USSPACECOM’s most critical missions and people from state and non-state adversaries targeting American space and defense infrastructure. This work preserves US technological advantages, USSPACECOM mission priorities, and creates frameworks for resilient national defense operations in an era of ubiquitous surveillance, cyber risk, and geopolitical competition.

A Day in the Life:

• Execute due diligence assessments (DDA) in accordance with Department of War (DoW) policy throughout the operational lifecycle.
• Deliver comprehensive written reports and verbal briefs that clearly articulate findings and recommendations to decision makers.
• Assess risk to personnel and missions and provide mitigation strategies to decision makers.
• Conduct open-source research, as directed by the client, in preparation for due diligence and threat assessments.
• Apply operation security (OPSEC) protocols to research, data storage, transmission, and report writing. Report significant events / incidents.
• Identify mission critical vulnerabilities, assessing risk to mission, and providing mitigation strategies to decision makers.
• Maintain currency on key technologies and capabilities, to include ubiquitous technical surveillance, that impacts sensitive activity missions.

When I read the below it sounds like me:

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance with ability to be Special Access Program (SAP) cleared
• Sensitive Activities Courses: Foundations of Sensitive Support (FOSS) or equivalent (Advanced Technician Course (ATC), Advanced Planners Course (ATC), and/or Due Diligence Course)
• Must be able to pass a government background check
• Must be a US Citizen
• Travel may be required

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years of DoW sensitive activities experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Information technology experience: CompTIA: A+, Network+, Security+

Other information:

• We offer a competitive salary.
• We offer a 401k program with company match.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer a generous paid time off package.
• Relocation benefits may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
• If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 757-494-5151.
• DLS is an E-Verify company.
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.

• Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment