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Position Title: Program Protection Officer (Senior Career Level)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Information Technology
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: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15736444
Date Posted: Mar 14, 2025
Description: Position Description: The function of this position is to support the Program Protection Office with responsibility for ensuring compliance across the US market in meeting Program Protection requirements as defined in new and existing programs. Advise functional leadership, Program Management and staff in the interpretation of security policies and the development of plans and procedures to meet customer Program Protection requirements.
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 a 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 to Anticipate/Expect: - Guide assessment, definition, development, and implementation of program protection requirements, including assessing data security provisions in technical reviews, specifications, engineering and test plans, designs, sub-contractor SOWs, RFPs, and other acquisition and engineering plans and documents.
- Guide the assessments of incoming RFP's and Contract Modifications for Program Protection requirements and advising program leadership and contracts with cost and impacts for implementation of the Program Protection requirements.
- Participate in development of Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP) as required by each program with PPIP responsibilities
- Advise Program Management and staff in the interpretation of program protection policies and the development of plans and procedures to meet customer program protection requirements
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable federal laws and regulations including NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, Executive Order 13526, various DoDI and DFARS clauses and other applicable program protection policies.
- Responsible for development and implementation of program protection strategies for existing and new programs, including analysis, and other activities designed to ensure comprehensive, consistent protection strategies are incorporated into the planning and execution of programs.
- Support development of a consistent program folder structure and manage their execution including managing and applying access controls.
- Serves as secondary interface with government program managers and security officers, internal/external customers, security support staff, Program Management, program personnel, and the GDLS Facility Security Office
- Strong understanding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with the ability to train program personnel in recognizing and protecting CUI.
- Guide in the managing and tracking of data access controls including communication across the user community to ensure compliance with program protection specific requirements.
- Provide guidance, manage and participate in peer reviews to ensure proper document (data) markings have been applied (requires a good understanding ground combat and support vehicle technical work)
Minimum Position Requirements: - Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Business Management (with additional technical background)
- Minimum of 10 years' experience
- Strong understanding of information technology in regards to system/network administration. Ability to develop scripts to help manage data is desired
- Solid understanding of ground combat and support vehicle technical work
- Ability to rapidly analyze complex data, conduct research, and acquire facts
- Sound and logical thinking in choosing a course of action
- Good organizational skills, flexibility and sound judgement
- Demonstrated experience working in teams and matrix environments
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and coordinate activities within deadlines
- Ability to interact with senior management on matters pertaining to program protection and procedures
- Ability to analyze DD Form 254's, Security Classification Guides and related security documentation for Program Protection requirements
- Proficient with the use and understanding of Siemens Teamcenter.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
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 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.
Position Description: The function of this position is to support the Program Protection Office with responsibility for ensuring compliance across the US market in meeting Program Protection requirements as defined in new and existing programs. Advise functional leadership, Program Management and staff in the interpretation of security policies and the development of plans and procedures to meet customer Program Protection requirements.
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 a 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 to Anticipate/Expect: - Guide assessment, definition, development, and implementation of program protection requirements, including assessing data security provisions in technical reviews, specifications, engineering and test plans, designs, sub-contractor SOWs, RFPs, and other acquisition and engineering plans and documents.
- Guide the assessments of incoming RFP's and Contract Modifications for Program Protection requirements and advising program leadership and contracts with cost and impacts for implementation of the Program Protection requirements.
- Participate in development of Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP) as required by each program with PPIP responsibilities
- Advise Program Management and staff in the interpretation of program protection policies and the development of plans and procedures to meet customer program protection requirements
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable federal laws and regulations including NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, Executive Order 13526, various DoDI and DFARS clauses and other applicable program protection policies.
- Responsible for development and implementation of program protection strategies for existing and new programs, including analysis, and other activities designed to ensure comprehensive, consistent protection strategies are incorporated into the planning and execution of programs.
- Support development of a consistent program folder structure and manage their execution including managing and applying access controls.
- Serves as secondary interface with government program managers and security officers, internal/external customers, security support staff, Program Management, program personnel, and the GDLS Facility Security Office
- Strong understanding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with the ability to train program personnel in recognizing and protecting CUI.
- Guide in the managing and tracking of data access controls including communication across the user community to ensure compliance with program protection specific requirements.
- Provide guidance, manage and participate in peer reviews to ensure proper document (data) markings have been applied (requires a good understanding ground combat and support vehicle technical work)
Minimum Position Requirements: - Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Business Management (with additional technical background)
- Minimum of 10 years' experience
- Strong understanding of information technology in regards to system/network administration. Ability to develop scripts to help manage data is desired
- Solid understanding of ground combat and support vehicle technical work
- Ability to rapidly analyze complex data, conduct research, and acquire facts
- Sound and logical thinking in choosing a course of action
- Good organizational skills, flexibility and sound judgement
- Demonstrated experience working in teams and matrix environments
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and coordinate activities within deadlines
- Ability to interact with senior management on matters pertaining to program protection and procedures
- Ability to analyze DD Form 254's, Security Classification Guides and related security documentation for Program Protection requirements
- Proficient with the use and understanding of Siemens Teamcenter.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
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 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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