Cleared Security Specialist

Security Compliance Specialist Officer

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. This position is responsible for administering security programs and procedures for classified and / or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment for an assigned area(s). The CSSO will initiate plans, projects, and develop a schedule to meet project goals. The CSSO will respond to a variety of inquiries of complex and diverse problems using a comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Government Industrial Security Programs and a complete and thorough understanding of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding National Security Information. Exercises considerable judgment to develop solutions while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors on appropriate action(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program. This position performs Security responsibilities regarding Special Access Programs (SAPs), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and National Industrial Security Program (NISP) including day-to-day coordination of program security disciplines with Program Management. Must possess the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope. Excellent communication, analytical, computer, and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to effectively interface, influence, and counsel employees, managers, and external contacts; analyze and interpret data; initiate and plan projects; produce appropriate clear, concise and detailed documentation; and present results to a variety of audiences. Must be able to work independently and on a team. Able to work extended hours and travel as required. May represent the company as the primary contact on external project(s).

Duties and responsibilities include :

• 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.
• 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency action plans.
• Plan, develop, and manage specialized security programs and procedures for both classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment (OPSEC).
• Develop, review, and implement DOD classified procedures.
• 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.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 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 National Policy.
• 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 National Policy.
• 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 and SCI to include support development, review, and maintenance of program security documentation for SAP and SCI.
• Set up SAPFs, SCIFs, and Open Storage Areas in accordance with National Policy (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.

Job Qualifications :

Salary : $81,000 - $141,533

Travel Percentage Required : 0 - 25

Relocation Assistance Provided : Provided

US Citizenship Required? : Yes

Clearance Required? : Yes

Clearance Level : Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle : Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.