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: Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of 5 years of security experience in roles with progressive responsibilities. 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. Must have at least 3 years of overall experience supporting data security or records management. Must have at least 2 years of supporting CUI program. Monday through Friday work schedule Preferred Qualifications: Top Secret security clearance Facility Security Officer experience Experience supporting the Department of Defense 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. Working knowledge of current government mandated cybersecurity policies and procedures. Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. H LI-EM1