Security Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.   

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance required at time of hire. Must be able to obtain a Polygraph security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. 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.

Qualifications

Regional Security Manager role to provide consistent, accountable security leadership across Chantilly, VA, Pittsburgh, PA and Annapolis Junction, MD.  These sites support sensitive operations and require coordinated oversight of physical security, access control, incident repsonse, compliance requirements, and local stakeholder relationships.  Job location is Chantilly, VA. 

 

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

This exceptional leader will encourage team building efforts and achieve team effectiveness in their segment supervision of the security organization in the administration of the National Industrial Security Program and/or proprietary security program. The Security Manager will oversee government security inspections and contract compliance audits along with designing and analyzing departmental security goals, ensuring contract regulatory conformance and protection of personnel and corporate assets.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or the equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. General Dynamics experience is strongly preferred
• Exceptional knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program requirements
• Adept at anticipating potential problem areas, appling depth of knowledge, and resolving issues
• Strong ability to interpret security policies and apply them consistently across diverse situations

What sets you apart:

• Ability to provide leadership in learning for the team or organization
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation