Program Security Officer

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Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Program Security Specialist to provide comprehensive security management and compliance oversight for the AI Forge Forum, ensuring the protection of sensitive information, the secure execution of all Project Venture research activities, Pitch Days, and seamless integration of security protocols throughout the program lifecycle. The Security Specialist will report to AI Forge Forum Senior Program Manager. This is a part-time role in Fairfax, VA.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee all functions within the unclassified fundamental research environment throughout the AI Forge Forum. The primary responsibility is to ensure this environment is strictly used for fundamental research and prevents the introduction or spillage of CUI and/or classified information into this environment. Identify and flow down appropriate security requirements from the AI Forge award and DD Form 254 to each Project Venture performer, as required. Monitor compliance and execution of security deliverables, and coordinate government approvals of security plans or documents as required.

Assess the research categorization, critical technology, and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of Project Ventures to inform security requirements. Attend all key program events, including Kick-off meetings, Project Venture Pitch Days, and Project Venture Demonstrations to provide real-time security guidance and oversight. Maintain regular and consistent communication with the DARPA Program Security Representative (PSR), providing updates on security posture, risks, and compliance status. Establish and maintain a comprehensive Intelligence Oversight (IO) program to ensure all intelligence and intelligence-related activities are conducted in strict compliance with U.S. law and policy.

Ensure all personnel receive mandatory IO training. Establish a formal process for the timely reporting of any questionable intelligence activities to the appropriate government authorities. Establish and execute a Fundamental Research Risk-Based Security Review Program (FRRBS) risk-based security review of each Project Venture’s covered individuals (i.e., Senior/Key Personnel) prior to award. Collect two Common Forms from all key personnel identified in the Project Venture proposal. Forum Manager must receive FRRBS approval from DARPA prior to making a Project Venture award. The Forum Manager must maintain the approval notice in the Project Venture award file.

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