Industrial Security Manager - Level 2

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

3d • $127,100 - $199,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 to serve as a Special Security Manager for its special program portfolio. The role oversees security activities and operations, guides briefed and non-briefed personnel across functions, and manages an onsite Security Team while collaborating with colleagues at multiple locations. The manager interfaces with internal and external leadership, manages competing priorities, maintains program security metrics, and ensures compliance with government and company regulations. The position is 100% onsite in Linthicum, Maryland, or Fairfax, Virginia, and cannot accommodate telecommuting. Travel is 25% of the time. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph is required at application.

The position is responsible for developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. The manager leads security professionals, supports their professional development and engagement, and ensures program objectives, milestones, and deliverables are met.

The primary salary range is $127,100–$199,700. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The company describes its benefits package as including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with a CI Polygraph at the time of application.
• At least 2 years of management, supervisory, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing Industrial Security programs and teams.
• Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, fellow employees, and government officials.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to recognize opportunities and take independent action to resolve challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with security peers, program management, and team members, and to work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to effectively engage team members in completing tasks.
• Full Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Study and implement federal security regulations applicable to company operations.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from government agencies for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare manuals outlining regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records; grant personnel and visitors access to restricted documents and materials.
• Develop and implement a security education program.
• Oversee internal security audits.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions.
• Direct security team members in executing their statements of work.
• Support team members’ professional development and growth, and provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to professionals at all levels.
• Lead security professionals in applying the organization’s expected leadership characteristics and ensure employee engagement across the team.
• Collaborate across organizational teams and with security peers and program management.
• Develop and implement security policy and standards across programs.
• Ensure program performance objectives, key milestones, and deliverables are met.
• Manage program security compliance and operations.
• Maintain program security metrics and manage competing priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager