Information Security Professional – International Programs

This position would be responsible for providing dedicated security support to Electric Boat Corporation’s (EBC) International Programs.  This position would provide security guidance and oversight to the AUKUS Program Office in Groton and North Stonington, CT.   The successful candidate will ensure company compliance with international security requirements and support the company’s IMEX compliance program in accordance with company policy, contract requirements, and federal regulation.

This position reports to the Chief of Security – International Programs.

The International Programs Security Office (IPSO) has an immediate need for a highly motivated individual to be a member of EBC’s security team.  The successful candidate will serve as an Information Security Professional interfacing with various departments throughout Electric Boat Corporation, US Department of War, and international customers.

The Information Security Professional – International Programs will be responsible for supporting all aspects of security compliance oversight. These aspects may include: application of the National industrial Security Program (NISP), US Government contract security requirements, company security policies and procedures, and other government guidance sources. 

As part of the IPSO team, the individual will participate in administrative inquiries, investigations, policy generation, security audits and the implementation of corrective actions for identified deficiencies.  The individual will be required to interact with DoW and other government agencies regarding the protection of controlled unclassified and classified information. The individual must be capable of briefing all levels of management on any security concerns regarding sensitive technologies and processes integral to EB.   Must exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities include:

• Participates in the development of policy and procedure, in coordination with EB Legal and individual program offices, to support Electric Boat’s Export/Import (EXIM) program
• Directly supports USG foreign military sales and treaty programs at the contractor level
• Access Control – maintain access control list of cleared employees and visitors to AUKUS Program facilities. Add/remove access to appropriate turnstiles/access control devices based on employee/visitor training status within the C-Cure access control system.
• Visitor Control – point of contact for all visits, US and Foreign National, to AUKUS Program facilities. Assist the Industrial Security Office (ISO) and QP Security with the Foreign National Visit Program to include processing both incoming and outgoing requests for international visits.
• Classification management: Maintain, interpret, and enforce classification management requirements and program directives
• Document accountability: Document marking procedures, reproduction and dissemination
• Administer security education and awareness training
• Conduct self-inspections and participate in annual self-assessments
• Provide guidance to employees regarding compliance with the NISP, the EB Security Manual, and other applicable guidance sources
• Conduct investigations into incidents involving the improper handling of controlled information, including inquiries into deviations from EB EXIM policy
• Generate and provide written incident reports to the Chief of Security, FSO, EB Legal Empowered Officials, and government agencies
• Conduct root cause analysis and determine corrective actions for security incidents
• Provide direction to individuals and departments involved in security incidents

A successful candidate will be able to work independently in a fast paced and challenging environment and have experience working on multi-functional teams.  Strong problem-solving skills, writing/presentation skills, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization are a must.  A flexible schedule, travel, and overtime may be required.

Required:

• Associate’s Degree (or above) -OR- HS diploma/GED and 4 years’ experience within a professional security organization
• Formal security training conducted by a US federal agency, military branch, or professional security organization such as DCSA, NSA, DSCA, or NCMS
• Experience working with Foreign National Visits; including receiving, educating, and administering foreign national visitors
• Experience working with an automated access control system and adjudicating requests for access
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred:

• Experience must include security support for both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreements, Treaty programs, and Technology Assistance Authorizations (TAA)
• Associate’s Degree (or above) in a security discipline
• Experience conducting complex investigative matters
• Experience working within a compliance program based on the NISP, the EB Security Manual, EB EXIM Policy, and other applicable guidance sources
• Experience administering security education and awareness training and conducting self-inspections
• Experience working with the Exporting Arms Regulation (EAR) and International Trafficking in Arms Regulation (ITAR)

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced and challenging environment and have experience working on multi-functional teams.  
• Strong problem-solving skills, writing/presentation skills, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization are a must.  
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with domestic and foreign oversight entities
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Strong interpersonal, reporting and documentation skills