General Dynamics

Contractor Program Security Officer (also referred to as CPSO)

General Dynamics$96K — $104K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field plus 5 years of experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
  • General Dynamics experience strongly preferred.
  • Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance required at hire.
  • Solid knowledge of security policies and procedures, including NISPOM and NSA COMSEC Manual.
  • Ability to interpret and apply security requirements consistently across diverse situations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day security oversight in the Scottsdale facility for SCI work.
  • Coordinate SCI security matters, including personnel vetting and security incidents.
  • Implement and execute SCI security requirements per NCSM and customer guidelines.
  • Conduct annual self-inspections and document corrective action plans.
  • Establish and document training for SCI-accessed individuals.
  • Develop and submit program protection implementation plans annually.
  • Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure a secure environment for SCI information.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with top-secret technologies.
  • Join a team of innovative thinkers.
  • Access to continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or the equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. General Dynamics experience is strongly preferred.

Clearance Requirements:
Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

As the Advanced Security Specialist, you'll coordinate and perform routine to intermediate security tasks to ensure compliance with contractual, program and security requirements. This will include participating in the administration and coordination of one or more security programs/activities, conducting security briefings, maintaining security education programs and planning for new security programs, including proposal preparation. Additionally, we will rely on you to provide leadership to a team as well as partner with various government agencies to ensure corporation is compliant with directives and regulations and obtains rulings, interpretations and deviations, as appropriate.

What you'll experience:
  • Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
What you bring to the table:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or the equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
  • Solid knowledge of all security policies and procedures and ability to interpret security requirements and apply them consistently across diverse situations
  • Fully proficient knowledge of all general functions and substantial understanding of policies and procedures to include the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual Supplement (NISPOMSUP), National Security Agency (NSA) Industrial COMSEC Manual, 90-1, specific Program Security Directives (PSD)
What sets you apart:
  • Intuitive nature to anticipate potential problem areas and resolve issues
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks


Key Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of this the Advance Security Specialist will perform essential, day-to-day security tasks mandated by NSCM, NISPOM, ICDs, NBF 100, and Customer Directives, including:
  • Provide day-to-day security oversight in the Scottsdale facility where SCI work is conducted.
  • Coordinate SCI security matters including personnel vetting issues and security incidents with the COTR, PSM, PSO
  • Implement and execute all SCI security requirements outlined in the NCSM , as well as any additional guidance issued by the Customer security director.
  • Conduct annual self-inspections and document any necessary corrective action plans.
  • Establish, conduct, and document initial, situational, and annual refresher training for all assigned SCI-accessed individuals.
  • Develop, maintain, and submit program protection implementation plans to the Customer for endorsement annually.
  • Work with the Program Manager to create a secure environment to protect SCI information at each SCIF at a contractor location.


Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $96,142.00 - USD $104,029.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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