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Technical Consultant

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
5285 Shawnee Road (Show on map)
May 11, 2026
Position Overview Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a National Level Expert (NLE) to serve as a senior advisor and security technical expert supporting Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. The NLE provides strategic guidance to protect sensitive technologies, shape national-level security approaches, and support program and mission partners across government and industry. This position requires a uniquely qualified professional with deep expertise supporting national security missions, multiagency collaboration, and highconsequence decision-making. The NLE will support the Golden Dome Joint Integration Office (JIO) and coordinate with the Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), national agencies, Congress-facing entities, and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) partners. Summary of Responsibilities * Provides national-level security expertise advising senior DoD, IC, and multiagency leaders on SAP/SCI accreditation, risk posture, and program protection of sensitive technologies. * Leads lifecycle risk assessment and mitigation across software, hardware, and systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, quality, and cyber/physical security of critical capabilities. * Directs program protection, supplychain risk management (SCRM), and system security engineering activities, integrating intelligence and counterintelligence assessments to identify and mitigate highconsequence threats. * Shapes acquisition approaches and contract strategies-including covered procurement actions-to protect critical components and secure industrial base supply chains. * Strengthens enterprise security integration by partnering with accreditation authorities, industry partners, and government security offices to enhance countermeasures and reduce vulnerabilities. Key Responsibilities * Interpret and implement DoW, IC, national, and DAF security policies across SAP and SCI environments. * Advise senior leaders on SAP/SCI accreditation, compliance, risk posture, mitigation strategies, and resource planning. * Assess enterprise, program, and system-level risks and implement mitigations to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, quality, configuration control, software patch management, and security across software, hardware, and systems throughout their life cycles. * Support accreditation authorities and enforcement organizations to ensure proper safeguarding, configuration, and protection of sensitive technologies. * Lead or support program protection activities, including system security engineering, supply-chain risk management (SCRM), counterfeit prevention, and incorporation of intelligence and counterintelligence assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation actions. * Identify and recommend tailored acquisition strategies, contract tools, and procurement approaches for critical components, including use of covered procurement actions to strengthen program protection and SCRM outcomes. * Provide expert guidance on SAP/SCI access requirements, security operations, and policy execution. * Collaborate with government and industry security offices to strengthen countermeasures, mitigate vulnerabilities, and advance multiagency security integration. * Oversee Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for classified IT systems and ensure ongoing compliance. * Develop or refine physical security processes, engineering controls, and SOPs for classified facilities. * Identify and report compliance deficiencies and drive corrective action implementation. * Support OPSEC reviews, vulnerability assessments, and implementation of OPSEC measures. * Develop and deliver tailored SAP/SCI security education, training, and advisory materials for diverse mission partners. Required Experience * 20+ years of comprehensive experience in industrial, personnel, physical, technical, and cyber security. * Minimum 5 years in SAP or SCI environments, with at least 1 year in the past 5 years. * Demonstrated leadership supporting national-level security programs across multiple federal departments or IC agencies. * Proven experience advising senior executives on highconsequence security, intelligence, or mission assurance matters. * Experience influencing, shaping, or executing security policy, doctrine, or standards at the departmental, IC, or interagency level. * Experience developing, accrediting, or overseeing largescale SAP/SCI programs or multi-site classified facilities. * Deep understanding of ICS 705 standards and required technologies. * Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. Desired Experience * Participation or leadership in national security policy bodies, IC working groups, or publicprivate security forums. * Broad-spectrum expertise across physical, technical, cyber, insider threat, and facility security disciplines. * Experience integrating advanced technology, space systems, or innovative security concepts into national security missions. * Experience coordinating with senior DoD/IC leadership, Congress, or executivebranch stakeholders. * Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver senior advisory insights and drive complex initiatives to completion. * TEMPEST or technical security authority experience (e.g., CTTA) preferred. Education & Certifications * Master's degree in information technology or a related technical field - Equivalent experience and security certifications may substitute. * Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) preferred. Security Clearance * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (U.S. citizenship required). * SAP eligibility and willingness to complete a Counterintelligence polygraph. Location & Travel * Hybrid work location as directed by the customer. * Up to 25% travel within the continental United States. Compensation This part-time position is compensated hourly based on government contract rates and relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. #CH-1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.