RTP and Risk Review Specialist

Overview

Integral Federal is seeking a Research and Technology Threat Protection (RTP) and Risk Review Specialist to support the development, coordination, and implementation of Science and Technology Protection Plans (S&TPPs) in alignment with Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Army, and Army Futures Command (AFC) policies. This role is vital in safeguarding emerging technologies and ensuring risk-informed decision-making throughout the capability development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document technology-related threats, vulnerabilities, and critical technology elements for emerging S&T efforts.

• Support functional and technical decomposition processes; engage with organizational SMEs to ensure expert input is incorporated into S&TPPs.

• Recommend and communicate threat mitigation strategies to senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with AFC, higher headquarters, and external partners to ensure comprehensive protection planning and intelligence support.

• Evaluate S&T initiatives to determine whether they qualify as fundamental research and provide guidance accordingly.

• Develop and prioritize intelligence requirements related to organizational technologies; collaborate with AFC to build a library of finished intelligence products supporting senior leadership awareness.

• Track and support S&T efforts transitioning to acquisition programs, including assistance with Program Protection Plans (PPP), Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, and stakeholder coordination across Program Executive Offices and supporting agencies.

• Conduct security-based risk reviews and contribute to upfront risk assessments for S&T projects, ensuring alignment with applicable policies and guidance.

• Review performer-submitted documents (e.g., SF-424, Common Disclosure Forms, Consent/Privacy Act Forms) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance in support of security-based reviews.

• Monitor proposal statuses and coordinate subject matter expert participation in Risk Mitigation Boards and related events. Provide timely intelligence to technical experts and leadership on threats from foreign malign actors.

• Prepare high-quality documentation, briefings, assessments, and executive summaries (EXSUMs) to support risk-informed decisions within the security review process.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Security Studies, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

  • OR an additional 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

  • OR completion of formal military/DoD intelligence training with 14 years of relevant experience in intelligence roles aligned with the responsibilities above

• Active TS/SCI eligibility

• Completion (within 60 days of start) of the following Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses:

  • STM0020 – Fundamentals of Science & Technology Protection

  • ACQ 110 – Fundamentals of Acquisition Intelligence

  • STM 1010 – Introduction to DoD Science & Technology Management

  • ACQ 160 – Program Protection Planning Awareness

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Paid Parking

· Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability