Facility Security Officer; FSO​/Special Security Officer; CSSO

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Without appreciable supervision, This position is responsible for administering security programs and procedures for classified and/or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment for our Beavercreek Ohio area. The CPSO/CSSO/FSO will Initiate plans, projects, and develop a schedule to meet project goals. The CPSO/CSS/FSO will respond to a variety of inquiries of complex and diverse problems using a comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Government Industrial Security Programs (NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, DOD 5205.07 series, DOD 5200.01 series, ICD series) 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.

• 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, preparing reports, and recommending 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.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• 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. 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.
• 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.
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