Security Specialist III - National Security Programs

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; New Mexico; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Security Specialist to administer security programs for classified and proprietary materials. Reporting to the Special Program Security Manager, you will support compliance with NISPOM and DOD directives across multiple programs.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to work under limited supervision, and collaboration with government security officials. Candidates must hold a TS clearance and be able to obtain SAP/SCI access, with experience in industrial

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and six or more years of professional classified security experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be a US Citizen and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD Security Clearance as well as SAP and SCI accesses.
• Must have experience with DOD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
• Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope.

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.
• Develop and implement security SOPs and emergency action plans.

Skills

US Citizen

Top Secret Clearance

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

JADE

DIAS

NISS

SIMS

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a Security Specialist to administer security programs for classified and proprietary materials. Reporting to the Special Program Security Manager, you will support compliance with NISPOM and DOD directives across multiple programs.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to work under limited supervision, and collaboration with government security officials. Candidates must hold a TS clearance and be able to obtain SAP/SCI access, with experience in industrial