Facility Security Officer - Schenectady, NY, United States - GE Aerospace

Description

Job Description Summary The Facility Security Officer for the planned research center for GE Vernova will be responsible for the administration of the government security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual, and Intelligence Community Directives
The incumbent will serve as the technical expert in the associated regulatory requirements of government classified programs developing business policy, procedures and training in the administration of the security program requirements at the research center
GE Vernova's Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE's portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova
The research organization is made up of 250+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline
Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future
Job Description This role will demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives, integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy

In this role, you will:

• Participate, develop and or lead organization security initiatives as directed by the Global Research Security Director and or the Senior Management Official.
• Perform within a team of researchers, business leaders and cross functional operations to develop and execute a cohesive and regulatory compliant government classified program.
• Manage all aspects of the National Industrial Security Program for a cleared defense contractor facility ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual and other government/customer relations
• Management and oversight of all classified information accountability for Global Research
• Provide guidance to employees in security matters relating to compliance with Global Research, government and customer requirements for the protection of classified information and assets
• Maintain liaison with government and customer security organizations to plan and coordinate security requirements for classified programs
• Manage the regulatory design, construction, system installation and security administration of all classified programs as the Facility Security Officer
• Partner with the Digital Technology Security Team to ensure classified programs information technology regulatory compliance obligations are being met by the Information System Security Manager
• Perform as the site Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian managing a Communications Security (COMSEC) account to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory guidance
• Work with the GRC Business Development Team, Sr Leadership and Researchers engaging in all proposals and contracts that require a classified environment and provide necessary business information for bids, proposals and implementation at time of award
• Provide regulatory security education and awareness programs
• Develop crisis management and business continuity plans for classified programs
• Develop, implement and track detailed metrics in regulatory compliance
• Internal investigation and reporting of all potential violations of Global Research Security and U.S

Government security policies associated with government classified programs and appropriate regulatory reporting of such incidents.

• Collaborate with other GE businesses, defense industry colleagues, and security associations to share best practices Position Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University
• Minimum of 5 or more years' experience as an FSO or DCSA Industrial Security Representative
• Working knowledge of NISPOM, UL-2050 and COMSEC requirements
• FSO certification through DCSA, COMSEC Custodian training certificate and experience required
• Thorough understanding of security databases such as DIAS, DISS, SWFT, eQIP, NCAISS/NISS.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S

is required
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have a current or active Secret Clearance with an ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S

citizenship

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be 18 years or older.
• You must submit your application for employment on t