Lead Program Security Specialist 1

Job Description Summary

The Lead Security Specialist 1 - Site Security oversees the site’s Physical Security and Security & Crisis Management (SCM) programs to help protect employees, facilities, and company assets. The role uses strong knowledge of security practices and sound analytical judgment to implement policies and strategies, identify risks and vulnerabilities, support mitigation efforts, and ensure security incidents are reported, addressed, and resolved in a timely manner.

Working within established policies and functional guidelines, this position operates with a moderate level of autonomy in handling day-to-day security matters. It is expected to use independent judgment to resolve routine issues, escalate concerns when needed, and recommend practical solutions when situations fall outside normal procedures.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage the GE Security and Crisis Management program at the site level, ensuring consistent execution and readiness.
• Identify physical security and crisis management vulnerabilities; develop and support mitigation actions to reduce risk.
• Report security incidents in the GE security incident reporting system and support follow-up actions to closure.
• Execute security policy/strategy using technical experience and analytical thinking; apply best practices within the security discipline.
• Address day-to-day security problems using sound judgment; prioritize information for analysis and recommend solutions outside set parameters when needed.
• Use multiple internal and limited external sources beyond the immediate team to inform decisions and resolve more complex issues.
• Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues; explain information clearly and help teams come to alignment on security topics.
• May lead small projects with low risk and modest resource requirements, ensuring outcomes meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
• Convey performance expectations and handle sensitive issues appropriately, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• This role is based at Edwards Air Force Base (Edwards AFB), California, and sits within the Security function supporting on-site physical security and Security and Crisis Management (SCM) program execution.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience in Physical Security.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) in a security or related environment
• Active SSBI clearance or ability to meet clearance requirements
• SPeD certification preferred
• Completion of Introduction to Special Access Program (SAP) training or equivalent coursework preferred

The base pay range for this position is $107,000 - $143,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  This posting is expected to close on December 1st , 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.