Data Protection Specialist (P55)

Position Description:

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Position Description:

The Data Protection Specialist is the key role responsible for technical data compliance, including Trade Compliance, CUI, and Intellectual Property classification.  The role will collaborate to determine classifications/protection and train on compliant data transfers.

• Serves as the primary contact and liaison for technical data protection tagging within Team Center
• Understand and interpret regulations impacting tagging, including Trade Compliance, Intellectual Property and Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Works with key internal stakeholders in the review of related data and agreements to ensure compliance
• Reviews supplier/internal compliance questionnaires for accuracy and coordinate accurate completion
• Prioritizes data tagging needs in the tagging workflow for all objects, ensuring timely classification based on need by date
• Collaborates with the Information Security function(s) to maintain records of all data assets and exports and maintains a data
• Perform mass updates based on regulation changes to ensure security of data
• Applies appropriate data protection methods (projects and licenses)
• Subject matter export for data transfers / secure collaboration
• Departmental training as required

Position Requirements:

Position Requirements:

• University Degree or college diploma in a technical discipline
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in either Trade Compliance, Intellectual Property, Controlled Unclassified Information
• Proficient in analyzing technical data including Engineering drawings, specifications, and change documents
• Expertise in Data Protection (Either Trade Compliance, Intellectual Property, or CUI)
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability
• Proficient communication, training, organization, and prioritization skills
• Detail-oriented
• Goal-oriented and able to work under time sensitive and demanding conditions
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (10% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space.
• Currently possess or able to obtain Security Clearance (Level 2)

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with data management principles and methods
• Previous Compliance experience
• Experience collaborating across markets and functions

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.


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