Secure Program Operations Leader

Job Description Summary
The Secure Operations Leader will report to the Executive Product Leader for the particular Next Generation Product (NGP) program. The Secure Operations Leader is responsible for the logistics required to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety for classified areas that support the NGP program.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be prime liaison between the Program team and all security aspects (personnel security, physical security, information assurance, and information technology) assuring full compliance for security aspects required by the Customer and the Airframer.
• Serve as the owner for all contractual deliverables and proposal responses pertaining to security, information technology and infrastructure
• Provide program guidance and direction to the Operational Security Manager to aid in the adherence to OPSEC plans and Customer requirements.
• Actively establish FLIGHTDECK processes across the program support team's priorities and actions
• Be prime Program interface for all security aspects related to office, production, and test areas.
• Be prime Interface with Edison Works Infrastructure team and Facilities for managing workplace upgrades & EHS concerns for the NGP program. Responsible for NGP's Plant and Equipment budget.
• Establish an excellent working relationship with the Customer and Airframer Security organizations.
• Manage priorities for personnel security to the classified areas as well as computer access to the controlled unclassified information (CUI) sites
• Be Data Transfer Administrator (DTA) for both Customer and Airframer closed systems. Serve as program focal for technology transfers as it relates to security.
• Manage security logistics for Customer and Airframer visitors.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of security training and procedures
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to address security concerns and develop plans to mitigate risk to the community

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. + Minimum of 5 years of experience managing classified personnel & projects.
• Familiarity with operations in a Special Access Program (SAP)/Special Access Required (SAR) environment including regulations and processes associated with SAP/SAR classified areas
  
  Demonstrated ability to interface equally effectively with all levels - executive level to hourly personnel
  
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.

Desired Characteristics

• Possess an active Secret/Top Secret clearance
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Problem-solving and consensus building experience resolving cross-organizational issues
• Previous experience providing program support to classified areas
• Ability to lead process implementation in a teaming environment
• Willingness to work non-standard hours as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and mentor a team across a Matrix organization
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB3

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No