Security Specialist - TS Clearance & SAP/SCI Programs

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,700 - 128,780; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Security Specialist to administer security programs for classified materials at the GA-EMS Campus in San Diego, CA. Under limited supervision, you will process clearances, manage access rosters, and coordinate with government agencies to ensure compliance with national security requirements.

The role emphasizes SAP Nomination Packages, DD254s, and continuous improvement of SOPs and programs, working with a team of security professionals to safeguard sensitive

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict accountability records for classified materials, including Top Secret holdings.
• Process security clearances, manage access rosters, and conduct indoctrination and debriefing briefings for cleared personnel.
• Deep focus on processing SAP Nomination Packages (SAPNPs), tracking electronic Program Access Requests (ePARs), conducting program indoctrinations/debriefings, and maintaining strict compliance records
• Deep familiarity with DoD SAP Manuals (e.g., DoDM 5205.07), ICD 705, and the NISPOM
• Routine utilization of official government systems of record, including DISS, JADE, and Scattered Castles
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.
• Coordinate with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement security SOPs and emergency action plans.
• Plan, develop, and manage specialized security programs and procedures for both classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment while considering program OPSEC requirements.
• Interpret and implement program DD254s; Issue subcontractor DD254s as needed.
• Develop, review, and implement classified procedures and CONOPs based on customer directives and policies.
• Investigate and review all security violations, preparing reports, and recommending specific preventive and corrective action to be taken.
• Coordinate security awareness and education with company Counterintelligence team.
• 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.
• Serve as the focal point for receiving, processing, distributing, and controlling all classified documentation entering or leaving the facility.
• Implement visitor control procedures ensuring compliance with customer and company policy.
• Maintain official records of document/media inventories and transactions, personnel records, and combination records.
• Implement and manage access control system for the company and/or assigned business unit classified areas.
• Prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings. Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.
• Prepare and submit status reports to applicable government agencies, with review as appropriate from security management and/or Company management.
• Oversight of SAPs and SCI to include support development, review, and maintenance of program security documentation for SAP and SCI.
• Establish SAPFs, SCIFs, and Open Storage Areas in accordance with program requirements.
• Manage the annual inventory of accountable holdings in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities IS030.CU and COMSEC courses as well as access control (Lenel) database experience preferred.

Skills

Security compliance

DoD NISPOM

SAP/SCI clearance

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

DISS

JADE

Scattered Castles

DIAS

NISS

ACCS

SIMS

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a Security Specialist to administer security programs for classified materials at the GA-EMS Campus in San Diego, CA. Under limited supervision, you will process clearances, manage access rosters, and coordinate with government agencies to ensure compliance with national security requirements.

The role emphasizes SAP Nomination Packages, DD254s, and continuous improvement of SOPs and programs, working with a team of security professionals to safeguard sensitive