Assistant Facility Security Officer / COMSEC Custodian

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We're producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We're the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

As an Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) and alternate COMSEC Custodian (ACC), you will assist in efforts for the production, management, and administration of the site's National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and COMSEC related activities while ensuring regulatory compliance for the site's contractual efforts in accordance with the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The AFSO/ACC will serve as a subject matter expert for NISP regulatory compliance and collateral security efforts while directly supporting the organizations sensitive production and development efforts. The AFSO/ACC will work in conjunction with the site's FSO and primary COMSEC Custodian (PCC) to provide a secure and compliant workplace for employees, contractors, visitors, and suppliers. In this role you will collaborate with the FSO, Edison Works Industrial Security Operations team, and leadership to develop and implement security processes and procedures to meet business needs across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate, develop, and/or assist in organization security initiatives as direct by the FSO and/or PCC, GE Edison Works Industrial Security Operations team, and Senior Management Official.
• Assist in the management of all aspects of the NISPOM, in accordance with the 32 CFR 117, GE Aerospace policies, and contractual requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of COMSEC policies and procedures for the site's COMSEC account, ensuring compliance with government regulator requirements, CNSSI 4001, 4003, 4004/1 & 4005, NSA 3-16, and 32 CFR Part 117 (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Assist in the management of NISP/COMSEC related taskings for production efforts throughout deliverable's lifecycle.
• Provide oversight and enforcement of NISP/COMSEC operations, ensuring proper management, safeguarding, and accountability of sensitive materials and equipment.
• Participate in risk management efforts related to NISP/COMSEC material security, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions.
• Contribute to NISP/COMSEC operations, ensuring adherence to federal security standards, conducting training, and overseeing operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact between government representatives, senior leadership, and internal teams for NISP/COMSEC-related policy and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with all required regulations and directives by participating in audits, assessments, and process evaluations to maintain operational integrity.
• Prepare and participate in DCSA and other government security reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3 years of experience in NISP, COMSEC, and/or military security
• Associate's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in NISP, COMSEC, and/or military security
• High school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in NISP, COMSEC, and/or military security
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing a COMSEC account, COMSEC fill devices, cryptographic keying material, and controlled cryptographic items
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule
• Previous experience and certification with Key Management Interface
• Previous experience/completion of NSA COMSEC Custodian Certification Course
• Completion of DCSA's "FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities" Course
• Experience using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
• Experience using Access Commander or other relevant industrial security management software
• Experience in a manufacturing capacity
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with little management oversight
• Flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Ability to interpret, communicate, and enforce government regulations

Compensation Grade

LPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

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: Yes