F-35 JPO Security Controls Assessor - Lead
Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently
Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top
Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and
IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Authorization,
Controls Management, Cybersecurity Controls, RMF Certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
International Information System Security Certification Consortium
(ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification
Consortium (ISC2) Experience: 10 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 Security
Control Assessor – Functional Lead 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. As the Security Control Assessor – Functional Lead you
will perform all six steps of the RMF/JSIG processes, with a focus
on Steps 4 and 5, Assessing Security Controls and Authorizing the
System. Duties include: Performing research of known threats and
threat vectors on variety of classified systems. Review
documentation and provide guidance for cleaning and sanitizing
multiple devices. Writing sanitization and/or destruction
procedures that enable field activities to perform sanitization of
media and Low Replaceable Units. Supervision of other SCAs and
cybersecurity professionals. Perform oversight of the development,
implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy;
special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network
infrastructure Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk
Management Framework (RMF) methodology using the (JSIG) Advise the
Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO),
Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or
Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization
issues. Basic Qualifications: Master’s Degree ; or a Bachelor’s
Degree plus 4 years of additional experience will be considered 10
years of experience in a role as described above with 5 years team
leadership or management. Specialized experience with flag-officer
level briefings and senior-level interface . Demonstrated knowledge
of aircraft programs and systems . IAT Level III cert TS with SCI
eligibility 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 $147,292 - $199,278. 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% T elecommuting
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 30,000 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. Join our
Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and
events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals
with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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