F-35 JPO Security Specialists - Multi-disciplined Support

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Intelligence Operations and Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Industrial Security, International Security, Operations Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Physical Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. We are seeking multi-disciplined Security Specialists to join the F-35 JPO program in Arlington, VA.

This is a proposal effort with award expected late-2026. We are interviewing and making offers in preparation so if this timeline works for you, please apply today!

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) supports development, acquisition, fielding, modernization, and sustainment of the F-35 joint strike fighter. The F-35 JPO Security Directorate provides full spectrum multi-disciplined security support to protect F-35 technology and information across its enterprise and throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.  This includes providing advice and services for programmatic security measures that deny unauthorized access to F-35 facilities, equipment, and resources, and protect personnel, information, and property from damage and/or loss of technology.

We are hiring multiple Security Specialists that meet one or more of the disciplines below.

Disciplines include:

• Program Protection - supports Program Protection (P2) Security Support throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycles for Critical Program Information (CPI), Mission Critical Components (MCC), and Mission Critical Functions (MCF. Conducting all Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) functions to protect the F-35 supply chain
• Security Control Assessor – Lead - perform all six steps RMF/JSIG processes, with a focus on Steps 4 and 5, Assessing Security Controls and Authorizing the System. Clean and sanitize RAM/ROM/EPROM/EEPROM/FPGA and RAID/SCSI.
• Generalists - support and provide SME-level guidance across a broad set of security disciplines. SFPC/PSC Certification within one year of hire. Support includes SETA, OPSEC, AT/FP, Insider Threat, P2, Export Compliance and LO/CLO support.
• Industrial – ensuring security requirements and other security documentation (such as DD Forms 254s) in support of the JPO classified contracts are appropriately identified and implemented in accordance with organizational requirements; CPI, MCC, and MCF are protected at industry locations; Industrial Security Oversight Certification (CDSE) within one year of hire
• International - support tasks and provide SME-level guidance related to foreign military sales (FMS) of the F-35; Demonstrated knowledge of DoW M 5205.07 Volumes Demonstrated knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705
• Operations (OPSEC) - assist with the identification and implementation of protection measures for Critical Program Information (CPI), Mission Critical Components (MCC), and Mission Critical Functions (MCF); Development and implementation of an approved OPSEC Plan to protect JPO CPI, MCC, and MCF across the enterprise.

• Physical Security - support management of physical security, to include active and passive measures, designed to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, installations, materials, and information; and to safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, terrorism, damage, and criminal activity; Visitor Control Support and Secure Facility Construction Support; PSC required within 1 year.

Required for all positions:

• Master’s Degree and 10 years of experience or a BS and 14 years are required
• Minimum Secret clearance: some positions require TS with SCI eligibility

Other Possible Requirements:

• Valid US Passport - Ability to travel globally on short notice for extended periods of time.
• Capability to lift 50 pounds of equipment and/or aircraft parts.

WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Flexible work week
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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