Senior Industrial Security Program 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) invites applications for a Chief Security/Systems Officer role based in Poway, CA. The CSSO will lead industrial security programs, coordinating with Program Management and government agencies to safeguard classified information.

With extensive NISP/NISPOM knowledge, you will guide teams, develop SOPs, and manage SAP/SCI activities while communicating policy requirements and incident resolutions across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline is typically required.
• Ten or more years of professional classified security experience is expected.
• Must have extensive knowledge of NISP/NISPOM/SUP, JAFAN, ICD policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues and guide personnel on compliance actions.
• Administer and coordinate all security activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Establish liaison with government agencies, external customers, and contractors for policy adherence.
• Coordinate with agencies to obtain rulings and deviations for regulatory compliance.
• Plan, develop, and manage security programs for classified and proprietary materials (OPSEC).
• Prepare, review, and submit personnel security clearance requests and incident reports.
• Maintain visitor control procedures and safeguard National Security Information.
• Oversee SAPs to include documentation, SAPF setup, and SCI access management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

JADE

Lenel Access Control

NISPOM

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) invites applications for a Chief Security/Systems Officer role based in Poway, CA. The CSSO will lead industrial security programs, coordinating with Program Management and government agencies to safeguard classified information.

With extensive NISP/NISPOM knowledge, you will guide teams, develop SOPs, and manage SAP/SCI activities while communicating policy requirements and incident resolutions across divisions.