Contract Security Officer – SAP/SCI Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

We seek a CSSO to join the corporate Industrial Security team in Poway, CA, responsible for safeguarding classified and proprietary materials and coordinating security programs across SAP/SCI initiatives. The role requires deep federal security program knowledge, leadership, and the ability to interface with government agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure

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.
• 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.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions 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).

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

Lenel access control

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

We seek a CSSO to join the corporate Industrial Security team in Poway, CA, responsible for safeguarding classified and proprietary materials and coordinating security programs across SAP/SCI initiatives. The role requires deep federal security program knowledge, leadership, and the ability to interface with government agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure