Security Associate

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Security Associate

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Legal, Contracts & Compliance

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 17292245

Description: Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities:

• Security Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive security programs in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Facility Security: Oversee the security of company facilities, including physical security measures, access control, and surveillance systems.
• Personnel Security: Manage personnel security clearances, including processing, tracking, and maintaining records in accordance with government requirements.
• Classified Information Protection: Ensure the proper handling, storage, and dissemination of classified information and materials.
• Security Training: Conduct security awareness training for employees, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Incident Response: Investigate security incidents and violations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Compliance Audits: Conduct internal security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact with government security agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders on security-related matters.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation and prepare required reports for government agencies.
• Integration and Development: Help integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, and contribute to long-term planning and executing the overall business strategy.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all government regulatory requirements across the contracting and program life-cycle, with particular emphasis on the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM).
• Clearance Processing: Coordinate with employees to assist them through the process of obtaining/renewing security clearances through DISS.
• CAC Reverification: Manage the Common Access Card (CAC) reverification process.
• Document Control: Support document control activities in the Security Office, including logging, auditing, destruction, and transferring classified documents.
• Classified Meetings: Support classified meetings on-site.
• Visit Requests: Coordinate classified visit requests and approval of unclassified visit requests.
• Identity Management: Manage approvals of Identity Management (IDM) requests for non-employees.
• Security Briefings: Conduct security briefings and debriefings.
• Investigations: Participate in investigations of security violations.
• Contract Security Guard Oversight: Support oversight of contract security guard force.
• Implementation Manuals: Prepare implementation manuals outlining regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, record keeping, and granting personnel and visitors access to classified materials.
• Security Program Development: Develop, administer, and audit security programs for compliance with government regulations associated with the protection of classified material.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in industrial security, preferably within the defense industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Certifications: Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification or similar is preferred.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of NISPOM, DoD regulations, and other relevant security guidelines.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in security-related software and tools.
• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a Secret Security Clearance.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: This position may require occasional travel and the ability to work in a secure, classified environment. Additionally, the position may require after-hours response.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, 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, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities:

• Security Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive security programs in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Facility Security: Oversee the security of company facilities, including physical security measures, access control, and surveillance systems.
• Personnel Security: Manage personnel security clearances, including processing, tracking, and maintaining records in accordance with government requirements.
• Classified Information Protection: Ensure the proper handling, storage, and dissemination of classified information and materials.
• Security Training: Conduct security awareness training for employees, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Incident Response: Investigate security incidents and violations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Compliance Audits: Conduct internal security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact with government security agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders on security-related matters.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation and prepare required reports for government agencies.
• Integration and Development: Help integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, and contribute to long-term planning and executing the overall business strategy.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all government regulatory requirements across the contracting and program life-cycle, with particular emphasis on the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM).
• Clearance Processing: Coordinate with employees to assist them through the process of obtaining/renewing security clearances through DISS.
• CAC Reverification: Manage the Common Access Card (CAC) reverification process.
• Document Control: Support document control activities in the Security Office, including logging, auditing, destruction, and transferring classified documents.
• Classified Meetings: Support classified meetings on-site.
• Visit Requests: Coordinate classified visit requests and approval of unclassified visit requests.
• Identity Management: Manage approvals of Identity Management (IDM) requests for non-employees.
• Security Briefings: Conduct security briefings and debriefings.
• Investigations: Participate in investigations of security violations.
• Contract Security Guard Oversight: Support oversight of contract security guard force.
• Implementation Manuals: Prepare implementation manuals outlining regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, record keeping, and granting personnel and visitors access to classified materials.
• Security Program Development: Develop, administer, and audit security programs for compliance with government regulations associated with the protection of classified material.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in industrial security, preferably within the defense industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Certifications: Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification or similar is preferred.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of NISPOM, DoD regulations, and other relevant security guidelines.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in security-related software and tools.
• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a Secret Security Clearance.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: This position may require occasional travel and the ability to work in a secure, classified environment. Additionally, the position may require after-hours response.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, 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, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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