Contract Specialist Security Officer CSSO

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We are seeking a CSSO to join our corporate Industrial Security team based in Poway, CA.

About the Role

This role is responsible for administering security programs and procedures for classified and/or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment for an assigned area(s).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.
• Administer and coordinate all aspects of security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, directives, and manuals for safeguarding National Security Information.
• Establish and maintain liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers to ensure compliance with National Policy.
• Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations.
• Plan, develop, and manage specialized security programs and procedures for both classified and proprietary materials, documents and equipment (OPSEC).
• Develop, review, and implement DOD classified procedures.
• Oversee primary custodian for incoming and outgoing DOD documents.
• Prepare, review, and submit personnel security access requests.
• Investigate and review all security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.
• Implement visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Act as security spokesperson to brief/debrief personnel.
• Develop, implement, and manage Standard Operating Procedures and Automated Information Systems.
• Respond to day-to-day security needs of the program staff in the position of Alternate/Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Serve as the focal point for receiving, processing, distributing, and controlling all classified documentation (hard copy and electronic media) entering or leaving the facility, including electronic data transfer.
• Prepare, review and process personnel security clearance requests.
• Implement visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with National Policy.
• Maintain PERSEC forms and data in accordance with National Policy.
• Prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings.
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.
• Prepare and submit status reports to applicable government agencies, with review as appropriate from security management and/or Company management.
• Oversight of SAPs to include support development, review, and maintenance of program security documentation for SAP.
• Set up SAPF in accordance with National Policy (physical security, facility security and access control, network and IT security, cryptography, personnel, etc.).
• Manage the annual inventory of accountable holdings in accordance with policies and procedures.
• May represent the company as the prime contact on external project(s).
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and ten or more years of professional classified security experience in a corporate or government environment.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training is a plus.
• Must have an extensive understanding of the NISP, NISPOM, NISPOM SUP, JAFAN, ICD and a thorough knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding National Security Information.
• Possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope.
• Excellent communication, analytical, computer, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Able to work independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Completion of Industrial Security Management and COMSEC courses as well as access control (Lenel) database experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR and SCI accesses.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $89,180 - $155,825, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.