Controlled Unclassified Information Specialist​

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Specialist​ in our Hughes Network Systems division to join our team to support various government customers. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.  The CUI Specialist will develop, oversee, execute, and maintain the internal CUI program.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain CUI policies, processes, and procedures to meet NIST 800-171 Compliance.
• Provide CUI security management education, training, and awareness.
• Track training completion for onboarding and annual training.
• Conduct CUI self-assessment and provide the results to the FSO.
• Manage periodic reviews of the CUI policies, processes, and procedures to ensure they are current and CUI support functions follow those established CUI procedures.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the classification of information.
• Ensure staff follow established security policies and procedures to classify information.
• Manage the inventory of controlled unclassified information.
• Oversee and coordinate the appropriate labeling of CUI documents and perform routine inspections and incident response.
• Manage operational and programmatic security for a variety of programs and services contracts. 
• Implement all security requirements for DoD and IC programs under purview to ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and relevant DoD and IC policies and directives.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in business or related field
• Must be a U.S. Person (e.g., U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, U.S. National or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)) as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials.
• 4+ years of security experience in roles with progressive responsibilities
• 3+ years of overall experience supporting data security or records management.
• 2+ years of supporting CUI program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top Secret security clearance.
• Facility Security Officer experience
• Working knowledge of current government-mandated cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Able to think logically and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Requires exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to gain a thorough knowledge of the relevant specialty area.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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This position will have access to U.S. export-restricted materials. A successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or able to obtain U.S. authorization from the Dept. of State or the Dept. of Commerce to access such materials. For more information about U.S. export control laws, see here and here.

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.