F-35 JPO Security Controls Assessor - Lead

GDIT
Arlington, VA

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Arlington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ215898

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:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Authorization, Controls Management, Cybersecurity Controls, RMF
Certifications:
None
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.

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%

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 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



PI282762292




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.


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%



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 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







PI282762292

Posted 2026-03-03

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