Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO/CSSO)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As the CPSO/CSSO, 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.
The selected candidate should bring strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to support documentation and reporting needs across the organization. Proven experience with key database systems — SIMS, JADE, and DISS — is essential for maintaining data integrity, executing queries, and supporting analytical decision-making. Candidates with additional background in AI/ML are strongly preferred, particularly those with experience in model development, system integration, or applied use of AI-driven solutions within a structured business environment.

Requirements

• 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.
• General Dynamics experience is strongly preferred.
• Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is 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.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to support documentation and reporting needs across the organization.
• Proven experience with key database systems — SIMS, JADE, and DISS — is essential for maintaining data integrity, executing queries, and supporting analytical decision-making.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with additional background in AI/ML are strongly preferred, particularly those with experience in model development, system integration, or applied use of AI-driven solutions within a structured business environment.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform routine to intermediate security tasks to ensure compliance with contractual, program and security requirements.
• Participate in the administration and coordination of one or more security programs/activities
• Conduct security briefings
• Maintain security education programs
• Plan for new security programs, including proposal preparation
• Provide leadership to a team
• Partner with various government agencies to ensure corporation is compliant with directives and regulations and obtains rulings, interpretations and deviations, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees