Senior Security Manager

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or the equivalent is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

General Dynamics experience is strongly preferred.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Top Secret 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 has an immediate opening for a Senior Security Manager.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:Manages the performance and operational efficiency of a professional security organization in the administration of the National Industrial Security Program operation Acquires and maintains facility and personnel security clearancesProtects information and assetsPlans and administers security audits and internal investigationsServes as primary point of contact for inquiries and negotiations with the Cognizant Security AgenciesPlans, prioritizes and schedules the activities and work assignments of the security program location Administers government security inspections and contract compliance auditsAssures reconciliation procedures are formulated and implementedManages the development and implementation of security policies and operational proceduresConducts systematic reviews to assess current and consistent policy and procedure compliance and record maintenanceProvides direction to field operations and activities pertaining to government contract compliance and corporate security policyBriefs senior management on critical situations that could adversely affect company personnel or assetsFormulates appropriate courses of action to minimize loss/impact to the companyPrepares and administers department budget and controls financial performance in order to meet organizational and company financial goals/constraintsDesigns, analyzes and implements departmental security goals and strategies in order to ensure contract regulatory conformance and protection of personnel and corporate assetsAdapts or modifies current security standards and methods as requiredInitiates and assists in preparation of security proposalsOversees the selection, assignment, training, evaluation and supervision of Security staffProvides and enforces security guidance to company personnel regarding security policy interpretation and complianceAssists with crisis management, emergency response and disaster recovery plansDevelops programs to protect and secure assets, property and personnel including classified and proprietary Advises senior management and personnel on security issuesEffects liaison with government representatives and other industrial organization representatives including local, state and federal law enforcement/investigative agencies, as requiredEncourages team building efforts and achieve team effectivenessSupervises Security staff including Associates, Specialists, and Officers KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program requirementsDemonstrated interpersonal, communication skills and leadership skillsDemonstrated ability to provide leadership using functional knowledge and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to anticipate potential problem areas, apply depth of knowledge, and resolve issuesDemonstrated knowledge of all security policies and procedures and ability to interpret security requirements and apply them consistently across diverse situationsDemonstrated ability to work independently and to prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasksDemonstrated ability to manage a risk profile and design effective mitigation strategiesDemonstrated ability to communicate comfortably with senior managementDemonstrated ability to provide leadership in learning for the team or organizationAbility to obtain a Department of Defense Personnel Security Clearance up to and including the final Top Secret level and required program access with completion of a successful polygraph test as applicableExperience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other