Contractor Program Security Officer (also referred to as CPSO)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•$96,142 - $104,029•Onsite

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 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.

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.
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).
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.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

General Dynamics experience is strongly preferred.
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.
Perform essential, day-to-day security tasks mandated by NSCM, NISPOM, ICDs, NBF 100, and Customer Directives.
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.