Job Description:

Your Impact

At Leonardo, effective control, protection and governance of programme data is critical to mission success. As a Programme Data Controller within GCAP, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding high-value data and enabling collaboration across one of the most ambitious defence programmes in Europe.

We are recruiting for a Programme Data Controller to support the PMO and Engineering teams with data management through guidance and co-ordination with external teams and departments.

Your work at Leonardo will see you managing the data portfolio for a complex engineering programme.

• You will work to support integrated project teams, aiding the design and development of new products and systems by providing guidance and management to ensure programme data and assets remain secure.
• As the key point of contact for data transfer, this role will be essential in maintaining the project team’s ability to communicate with external partners, facilitating collaboration in a complex environment.
• Through engagement with integrated project teams, you will be the focal point for data management and transfer, ensuring the protection of UK defence capability.
• Your role will have a particular security slant, advising on security controls that address security concerns in accordance with legislation, regulations, security aspect letters and security grading guides.
• Utilising a focus of supporting the delivery teams to achieve their goals, you will endeavour to provide the best possible solutions balanced against security constraints.
• Have an in-depth understanding of company Document Management procedures, Project Security Requirements and Government Security Classifications.
• Implement and maintain transmission of data records, for project data, in accordance with national and international regulations and security aspects (e.g. UK Export Controls). Ensuring that incoming and outgoing data is processed in line with company procedures and recorded for audit purposes.
• Co-ordinating secure transportation of protectively marked materials.
• Be responsible for operation of secure data transfer systems and storage areas. Co-ordinating access to physical systems and programme data.
• Providing security advice and guidance relating to protection of sensitive information and assets.
• Providing security briefings to new team members and refresher sessions for existing teams.
• Managing programme security audits and musters.
• Timely response to requests for support, involving data and document activities.
• Continual improvement activities relating to data management and transfer, security controls and security culture.

What you'll bring

Ideally, we would like you to have the following skills; if you don’t have them but feel you could gain them whilst adding value to the team from alternative experience, we’d still like you to apply:

• A passion for data management, security and problem solving.
• IT Skills: Microsoft Suite particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Practical experience of data management and transfer, ideally in a security-controlled environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Government Security Classifications and the handling of related data.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with internal and external customers.
• Ability to be self-directed and work collaboratively to maintain progress.

It would also be helpful if you had:

• Experience of Crypto and ACCSEC management.
• Knowledge of equivalent NATO standards/regulations.
• Experience of export control or data transfer in complex environments.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

About Leonardo

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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