Program Security Subject Matter Expert (SME), Special Access Programs (SAP)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 166,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Program Security SME to provide expert-level security support for SAPs, SCI and collateral data. You will perform day-to-day multi-discipline analysis and ensure adherence to NISPOM, DoD policies, and SAP guidance.

You will lead policy development, deliver training, conduct facility reviews, and coordinate with SAP security personnel to implement lessons learned and maintain program security readiness across mission operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
• Lead efforts in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP/SCI and collateral data
• Provide day-to-day security support including assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and propose improvements
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities

Skills

Computer Security

Information Assurance

Information Security

Security Information

System Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, Security Information, System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Program Security SME’s primary function is to provide expert-level multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer’s Special Access Programs (SAPs). The position will provide “day-today”
multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the NISPOM, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, DCID, ICD, and SAP policy
• Lead efforts in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and collateral data in support of US military operations
• Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities.
• Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program.
• Lead efforts in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight.
• Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics.
• Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs.
• Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews.
• Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff.
• Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information.
• Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education & awareness program.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight of team members.

Experience:

• 15 – 20 years related experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) required.

Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• US Citizenship Required

#AFSAPOPPORTUNITIES

The likely salary range for this position is $166,005 - $224,595. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NM Albuquerque

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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