Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or the equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. General Dynamics experience is strongly preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position:
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a full-time, dedicated and experienced CPSO / FSO / ITPSO to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate should have a minimum 5 years of experience in CPSO/FSO security management, possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of security protocols and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI with poly
• CPSO experience
• SAP/SCI facility experience
• Proficiency with DISS, Scattered Castles, NBIS and SIMS
• Proven leadership ability and excellent communication skills
• FSO Certification for Possessing Facilities
• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Will consider candidates with no Bachelor’s degree with desired experience.
  Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.
  We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.
  As the Advanced Security Specialist, you’ll coordinate and perform routine to intermediate security tasks to ensure compliance with contractual, program and security requirements. This will include participating in the administration and coordination of one or more security programs/activities, conducting security briefings, maintaining security education programs and planning for new security programs, including proposal preparation. Additionally, we will rely on you to provide leadership to a team as well as partner with various government agencies to ensure corporation is compliant with directives and regulations and obtains rulings, interpretations and deviations, as appropriate.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

• Experience with Scattered Castles, DISS, NBIS and SIMS
• Responsible for developing, implementing, supervising, and maintaining a robust security program. The security program will protect information and operations commensurate with the level of classification of the program, e.g., collateral, SCI, SAP, or multi-level.
• Prepare and maintain accreditation documentation for the facility under his/her cognizance, including the diagrams, UL 2050 certifications, fixed facility checklists, compartmented area checklists, TEMPEST checklists, and mitigation plans.
• Perform aspects of personnel security to include nomination interviews, validation of access requirements, submission of investigative requests and nomination packages.
• Properly account for, control, transmit, package, and safeguard COMESEC information, and administer periodic software and cryptographical key updates.
• Process and maintain employee clearances, access credentials, visit certifications, badges, access control, document control, briefings, debriefings, security database records, and onboarding processes. Process Visitor Access Requests (VARs) and validate visitor clearances.
• Manage and ensure the security of classified programs, including personnel, information, and physical security, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to safeguard personnel, facilities, and information, adhering to the 32 CFR Part 117, “The Rule” (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), and other relevant regulations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government customers and internal teams, to ensure consistent security policies and practices across the organization. Provide guidance and oversight to defense contractors to maintain security integrity.
• Lead the preparation and successful completion of security inspections and audits by government agencies and internally (self-inspections). Implement corrective actions, when necessary.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with government and company security policies, particularly regarding special security programs. Ensure compliance with Facility Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and coordinate necessary maintenance.
• Provide guidance on physical security, industrial security, and contractor clearance processes.
• Prepare DD 254s.
• Collaborate on security education, awareness, and training programs.
• Investigate and track security incidents while implementing corrective measures.
• Lead special projects as assigned to enhance security operations.