Senior Security Classification Specialist

Redhorse Corporation
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Jun 23, 2025
About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works. About the Role Redhorse is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Classification Specialist to join our team supporting the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Special Projects Office. This critical role directly impacts national security by protecting cutting-edge technology-based capabilities, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digital solutions. You will be instrumental in ensuring the uncompromised American advantage in AI, data, analytics, and digital services at scale. The Special Projects Office works on critical intelligence, counterintelligence, and security initiatives across multiple CDAO mission areas, including Acquisitions, Policy, AI and Data Model Implementation, Utilization, and Protection, Test & Evaluation, Strategic Communications, and Partner Engagement. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to national security while working with a team of experts on challenging and impactful projects. Key Responsibilities Draft Security Classification Guides (SCGs) in accordance with DoD Manual 5200.01 Volume 1: DoD Information Security Program Overview and DoD Manual 5200.45 Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guides. Prepare SCG staff packages for routing and approval. Review classification guidance generated for new or ongoing programs to ensure specific and correct guidance is available to users. Interpret or develop general policy direction for application on an organization-wide basis and conduct oversight reviews on the effectiveness of classification management programs and policies for assigned projects/programs. Develop and implement guidelines to meet CDAO and DoD regulations. As required, review intelligence and counterintelligence reports, assess security vulnerabilities, and design security program planning, implementation, evaluation, and modification efforts. Exhibit technical judgment and make extensive unreviewed recommendations. Required Experience/Clearance Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience with the DoD or IC and working with classified military information, ideally related to technology-based capabilities such as artificial intelligence and digital solutions. Previous experience authoring or maintaining Security Classification Guides issued from an appointed DoD Original Classification Authority. Broad knowledge of technology protection measures to mitigate identifiable harm to national security, ideally related to technology-based capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, and other digital solutions. CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET with SCI Eligibility Desired Experience 15+ years of experience with the DoD or IC and working with classified military information, directly related to technology-based capabilities such as artificial intelligence and digital solutions. Extensive experience authoring or maintaining Security Classification Guides issued from an appointed DoD Original Classification Authority. Detailed knowledge of technology protection measures to mitigate identifiable harm to national security, ideally related to technology-based capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, and other digital solutions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.