Program Protection Specialist

Responsibilities

• Guides assessment, definition, development, and implementation of program protection requirements, including assessing data security provisions in technical reviews, specifications, engineering and test plans, designs, sub‑contractor SOWs, RFPs, and other acquisition and engineering plans and documents.
• Guides the assessments of incoming RFPs and Contract Modifications for Program Protection requirements and advises program leadership and contracts with cost and impacts for implementation of the Program Protection requirements.
• Participates in development of Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP) as required by each program with PPIP responsibilities.
• Advise Program Management and staff in the interpretation of program protection policies and the development of plans and procedures to meet customer program protection requirements.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable federal laws and regulations including NIST 800‑171, NIST 800‑53, Executive Order 13526, various DoDI and DFARS clauses and other applicable program protection policies.
• Responsible for development and implementation of program protection strategies for existing and new programs, including analysis and other activities designed to ensure comprehensive, consistent protection strategies are incorporated into the planning and execution of programs.
• Supports development of a consistent program folder structure and manages its execution, including managing and applying access controls.
• Serves as secondary interface with government program managers and security officers, internal/external customers, security support staff, Program Management, program personnel, and the GDLS Facility Security Office.
• Has a strong understanding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with the ability to train program personnel in recognizing and protecting CUI.
• Guides the management and tracking of data access controls, communicating across the user community to ensure compliance with program protection specific requirements.
• Provides guidance, manages and participates in peer reviews to ensure proper document (data) markings have been applied (requires a good understanding of ground combat and support vehicle technical work).
• Reports to the Sterling Heights Program Protection Officer with dotted line reporting responsibility to the Industrial Security Manager at the Lima Ohio JSMC facility.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Business Management (with additional technical background).
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience.
• Strong understanding of information technology in regards to system/network administration. Ability to develop scripts to help manage data is desired.
• Solid understanding of ground combat and support vehicle technical work.
• Ability to rapidly analyze complex data, conduct research, and acquire facts.
• Sound and logical thinking in choosing a course of action.
• Good organizational skills, flexibility and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated experience working in teams and matrix environments.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and coordinate activities within deadlines.
• Ability to interact with senior management on matters pertaining to program protection and procedures.
• Ability to analyze DD Form 254s, Security Classification Guides and related security documentation for Program Protection requirements.
• Proficient with the use and understanding of Siemens Teamcenter.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain US Secret clearance.

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states. General Dynamics Land…