Director Industrial Security 1

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

2d•$160,200 - $240,200•Hybrid

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Director, Industrial Security 1 to lead our Sector Security Operations team. This senior leader will report directly to the Sector Security Director and will be responsible for driving an integrated security strategy across a highly dynamic, diverse, and geographically dispersed organization. This position can be located at the following locations: Palmdale, CA – Melbourne, FL – St. Augustine, FL – El Segundo, CA – Rancho Bernardo, CA Salary Range will vary depending on Geographic Location The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership for security operations supporting people, facilities, programs, and business operations across the Aeronautics Systems Sector, while partnering closely with sector and enterprise security leadership, functional partners, and senior business leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in security within the aircraft, aerospace, or manufacturing industries, or relevant military experience, or a Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience in security within the aircraft, aerospace, or manufacturing industries, or relevant military experience.
Minimum 5+ years of management experience within a security organization.
Must have an Active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain special program access.
Must have Project management experience.
Demonstrated understanding of security requirements supporting dynamic business units that execute high-value contracts across a broad U.S. Government customer base.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of management or leadership experience within a security organization.
Experience and direct participation with Government/Industry security organizations (e.g., ISWG, NDIA, AIA, NCMS).
Demonstrated breadth of business, financial, and management skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Program management experience, including budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning.
Current TS/SCI clearance.
Applicable SAP program accesses.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development for a large, geographically dispersed team of managers and security professionals.
Foster a cohesive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment where diversity and innovation are encouraged.
Develop and execute the overall security strategy for the Aeronautics Systems security organization.
Serve as the sector representative to enterprise security to develop and refine security standards, procedures, and tactics.
Drive process development and ensure consistent implementation across all NGAS sites and programs.
Lead business intelligence and data analytics efforts to move the organization toward a more proactive security posture.
Manage security compliance programs in accordance with all U.S. Government requirements and internal standards.
Monitor regulatory changes and assist with updates to security procedures and compliance programs.
Lead the sector business continuity program to ensure effective crisis management and timely resumption of business activities.
Lead Aeronautics Systems sector international security efforts.
Provide sector-wide leadership for investigations, insider threat, and counterintelligence activities.
Develop and deliver a comprehensive security education and awareness program across the sector.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; interface with all levels of government and corporate leadership on program and enterprise security matters.
Coordinate with senior business area leadership to resolve issues impacting the security, safety, and compliance of employees, programs, facilities, and operations.
Plan, manage, and execute direct and indirect security budgets.
Manage the Aeronautics Systems Security capital budget.
Serve as the primary focal point for enterprise security vendor management.