SAP Security Specialist — SCI/DoD | Poway Onsite

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Security Specialist to join the Corporate Industrial Security team in Poway, CA.

Under supervision, you will support DoD directives (SAP/SCI) and program security coordination across the facility, providing guidance to staff and contractors. You will administer security activities, manage access controls, review clearance requests, investigate violations, prepare reports, and maintain program documentation while upholding strict

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and six 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. Must have a complete understanding of the DoDM 5205.07 SAP Security Manual, 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, ICD 705, and working 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 problems.
• Strong communication, computer, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Completion of Industrial Security Management, DCSA Certification, and COMSEC courses as well as access control database experience preferred but not required.
• The ability to initiate and plan projects and analyze and interpret data.
• The ability to produce appropriate clear, concise and detailed documentation.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing DOD documents.
• Prepare, review, and submit personnel security access requests.
• Investigate and review all security violations, prepare reports, and recommend specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.
• 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.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 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.
• 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 applicable policies.
• Maintain receipt and dispatch, document control, personnel records, and combination records.
• Implement and manage access control system for the company and/or assigned business unit classified areas.
• Access, review and submit Program Access Request using JADE and other Government Systems as required.
• Maintain PERSEC forms and data in accordance with applicable policies.
• Prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings.
• 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 SAPs.
• Set up Special Access Program Facilities in accordance with DoD Security and Industry Directives (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.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Six or more years classified security experience

Tools

JADE

Access control systems

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Security Specialist to join the Corporate Industrial Security team in Poway, CA.

Under supervision, you will support DoD directives (SAP/SCI) and program security coordination across the facility, providing guidance to staff and contractors. You will administer security activities, manage access controls, review clearance requests, investigate violations, prepare reports, and maintain program documentation while upholding strict