Position Description:
The General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Security team is currently seeking an experienced individual to serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO). The individual will report to the Security Manager, and will manage and communicate government and corporate security policies and procedures associated with a defense contractor.

The FSO will interface with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) on security clearance matters, rulings, and interpretations of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and execution of all assigned classified contracts to ensure protection of sensitive and proprietary information, assets and employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Facility Security Officer for General Dynamics Land System (GDLS)-Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC), and acts as the designated representative to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and government program security management.
• Responsible for implementation, execution and policy oversight of a comprehensive security program on behalf of the company. Duties include developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) information/materials in compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), 32 CFR Part 117 - National Industrial Security Program Operational Manual (NISPOM), US Army and DCSA security directives, DoDI 5200.48, and National Security Agency (NSA) Manual 3-16.
• Maintain an effective security program consistent with all regulatory and government policies and lead all aspects of the company’s National Industrial Security Program (NISP), both physical and non-tangible, protecting classified information, sensitive information and company assets.
• Serve as the company’s trusted resource and expert on security programs while partnering with functional organizations to solve complex challenges internal and external to the company.
• Responsible for providing Industrial Security guidance to GDLS senior management, cleared GDLS off sites and security team members.
• Serves as the focal point for GDLS for any Security Assessments conducted by government agencies.
• Understand and brief senior GDLS management on Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI) issues and know when to report changed conditions.
• Responsible for administering security for special programs, including the review, approval, and submission of SCI and SAP nomination packages in accordance with customer requirements.
• Maintain Facility Clearance (FCL) for GDLS through close coordination with DCSA.
• Manage appropriate government documentation for closed areas storing information and computer systems at the classified level.
• Review, coordinate, update and communicate revisions to security program governance documentation e.g. policies, procedures, and Standard Practice (SP) manuals.
• Assist Trade Compliance department with International Traffic in Arms Regulations documentation.
• Review and update Technology Control Plan (TCP) for foreign visitors as required.
• Maintain an accurate accounting of GDLS personnel in the Department of Defense security clearance system of record.
• Support inspections/self-assessments in accordance with National, DOD, Service, Intelligence Community and Corporate policies.
• Conduct briefing/debriefing of individuals requiring access, as required.
• Brief and authorize courier orders and cards for classified levels.
• • Maintain an ongoing security education program, e.g. design updates to annual online training, publish security awareness notices, and participate in Security Awareness venues.
  • Supports Counterintelligence and Insider Threat programs.
  • Participates in conducting investigations into security violations and provides guidance/implementation measures for spill remediation.
  • Understanding and experience with requirements for handling COMSEC.
  • Advise personnel of their reporting requirements, both personal/administrative and compliance/incident-related as required in DoD 32 CFR, Part 117.
  • Process outgoing visit authorizations for personnel assigned to contracts that require cleared access.
  • Communicate security requirements during proposal efforts.
  • Conduct reviews of and recommends modifications to DD Form 254s and Visitor Group Security Agreements (VGSA).
  • Prepare DD-254 documentation and appropriate security guidance for subcontractors.
  • Prepare Facility Clearance (FCL) Sponsorship documentation for subcontractors requiring new FCLs.
  • Coordinate response to security related CDRLs (contract data requirements list) and proposal items.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance for classified meetings, document control, and international programs.

Position Requirements:

• Must possess a BA/BS and be a U.S. citizen.
• Significant FSO experience working with a cleared defense contractor or at least seven years USG program security experience.
• Must be able to manage complex situations and make critical decisions regarding high value programs.
• Must possess a broad knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program rules, regulations, and procedures, to include a working knowledge of SIMS, JPAS, DISS, NISS and other industrial security related databases.
• Able to obtain and maintain a government issued Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Have completed NISP CSA Facility Security Officer (FSO) training or complete within 6 months of appointment.
• Individual must be experienced in working in a dynamic work environment, supporting several tasks at once, with potential for short deadlines.
• Must have experience conducting threat assessments, internal audits and inspections and creating processes of efficiency.
• Experience in counterintelligence investigations with an emphasis on counter proliferation, defense supply chains and theft of defense intellectual property preferred.
• Experience managing teams and effective liaison with federal law enforcement agencies.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to respond to alarms after hours.
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The Facility Security Officer typically works in an office environment with regular visits to manufacturing areas and warehouses. Visits to manufacturing areas require the ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs. May require occasional trips to other General Dynamics Business Units.