General Dynamics Information Technology Hiring for Security Support Specialist – TS/SCI w/Poly at McLean, Virginia Full Time

Req ID: RQ192140

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Functional Experts

Skills:

Personnel Security Management,Program Security,Security Policies,Security Requirements,System Security

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Senior Security Program Specialist

Provide support of multiple security disciplines (information, personnel, industrial, physical, computer, operations and communications security).

HOW A SENIOR SECURITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Contractor shall provide security support to perform full-range of Program Security requirements for the component including developing and maintaining threat baselines to serve the near-and far-term threat assessment and evaluation needs of national security programs. Security personnel required will ensure the completion of urgent tasks associated with establishing and maintaining the security programs regarding personnel, physical, technical, information systems, and program security at the Special Access Program (SAP), Sensitive Compartmented Information, and IC Controlled Access Program (CAP) security levels.

The candidate will perform, but will not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Provide expert assistance in the maturation of an IC/DOD analytical component sponsored by the ODNI from its initial operating capability to full operational capability at up to four separate US Government facilities.

• Assist government in the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive SAP/CAP-level programsecurityprogram.

• Assist the government in the preparation, accreditation and maintenance of several SAP-approved SCIFs.

• Serve as liaison withsecuritycomponents of partner organizations, both IC and DOD, on a wide range ofsecurityissues.

• Assist in managing the establishment and implementation of asecurityportfolio.

• Assist the government in the establishment of a programsecurityplan for the component.

• Advise on the proper selection, certification, accreditation and use of all IT equipment used for processing classified material.

• Ensure personnel processed for SAP/CAP access meet the prerequisite personnel clearance and/or investigative requirements.

• PersonnelSecurityoversight of Assignee paperwork; coordination and tracking with DNI/HR; liaise with selected candidates and their home Agencies/Companies.

• Providesecurityliaison and support for all Logistics, Facilities, Supplies & Vendor orders, Visitor Support, Conference Coordination, IT installations and issues.

• Develop and maintain a professionalSecurityand Counterintelligence awareness and training program. Arrange for CI surveys and briefings from various US Government experts.

• Provide guidance, direction, and interpretation of the personnelsecurityprogram.

• Coordinate, implement, educate and enforce the component’s Classification Guide.

• Assist with a visitor control program, within parameters of building owner and SAP/CAP managementsecurityrequirements.

• Prepare comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to implementsecuritypolicies and requirements.

• Conductsecurityreviews and participate in audits from outsidesecurityinspectors.

• Provide technical guidance and direction during new or modified facility construction.

• Provide guidance to management and analysts on matters pertaining to programsecurity.

• Provide overall classification management and guidance for special access programs. Tasks shall include implementation of standard methodologies for Classification management in collateral and special access programs.

• Assist the DNI ISSM, Chief ofSecurityand Information SystemsSecurityOfficer (ISSO) in providing technical guidance and recommendations to the government in the methods and techniques required to secure Automated Information Systems (AIS) used in support of special access programs.

• Assist with the creation and review of SystemSecurityPlans (SSPs) and recommends for approval.

• Provide support for research, design, and implementation of an AISsecurity-training program. Ensure that annual ITsecuritytraining requirements are met.

• Provide policy and procedural recommendations concerning certification and accreditation for component activities.

• Conduct an annual accountable classified material inventory.

• Establish reproduction and destruction procedures and methods.

• Establish and conduct program indoctrination and annual refresher briefings and debriefings of personnel.

• Establish and support specialized procedures for the transmission of material to and from program elements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 15+ of related experience

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in Comprehensive ProgramSecurityManagement.

• Knowledge of a wide range ofsecurityconcepts, principles, and practices to review, independently analyze, and resolve difficult and complexsecurityproblems; apply policy direction to contractors and government/military officials, and develop guidance for applyingsecuritypolicy, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations and various levels or degrees ofsecuritycontrols.

• Knowledge of information, industrial, and personnelsecurityconcepts, principles, and practices to plan and implementsecurityprograms in these areas.

• Knowledge of requiredsecurityspecial access program (SAP) and sensitive compartmented information (SCI)securityprocedures.

• Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluatingsecurityprograms to meet mission requirements and improve thesecurityprogram.

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/Polygraph

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping your own career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 – $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.