Program Security Officer

Job Number:  608893

Location: DAYTON, OHIO (No Relocation Assistance Is Available)

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Who We Are

Ball Aerospace is a leader in design, development and manufacture of innovative aerospace systems. We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies, data exploitation solutions and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies and products that enable exciting missions.

Ball Aerospace is known for its contributions in support of space and Earth science, exploration, national security and intelligence programs. We were also a pioneer in the development of the commercial remote sensing market, producing imaging systems and spacecraft that helped spawn a new market-driven demand for imagery. Our projects offer some of the most difficult and exciting challenges in aerospace.

We employ approximately 3,000 talented engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff. And one of the keys to our success is our people. Our employees take great pride in their contributions to better understanding our planet and protecting the nation.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a member of the Security Team performing a variety of security duties which may include:

1)     Assistant Facility Security (FSO) Duties

2)     Personnel Security duties

3)     Physical security

4)     Administrative Security Duties

• Physically write security plans, with NISPOM, DCID/ICDs and JAFAN as policy guidance.
• Perform physical security in a SCIF and/or SAPF setting.
• Support other Ball offices with similar security responsibilities/requirements on an as needed basis.
• Accomplish internal audits, and report findings.
• Coordinate work with government security organizations
• Pro-actively plan/identify future security requirements, price out material, order, inventory, install and maintain as needed.
• Develop plan, implement, and operate secure facility(ies).
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult security problems in a secure environment. 
• Provide solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Interface well with customers and company personnel at all levels to develop innovative solutions to security requirements.
• Make effective presentations.
• Minimal travel.
• Provide guidance/training to less experience employees.
• Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific special projects.

What You'll Need

• BS in a related field strongly preferred plus 2 or more years experience
• Complete understanding of the technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field.
• Demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.
• Understanding NISPOM, DCID/ICD and JAFAN policy direction are highly desired.
• In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level should be considered. Each higher level degree, i.e. Master's degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. Related experience may be considered in lieu of education.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V