Industrial Security Manager - Level 1

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

2d•$110,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Industrial Security Manager in Dulles, Virginia. This is a 100% onsite position and does not accommodate telecommuting. The role serves as the program security manager for an operating unit and as the security partner to the Operating Unit Director. The manager leads security professionals and oversees compliance and operations across physical security, COMSEC, investigations, and document control management. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment; implements applicable federal security regulations; and works with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations. It establishes procedures for handling and storing materials, recordkeeping, and access to restricted information, develops security education programs, oversees internal audits, and investigates security violations. The manager also provides direction, guidance, mentoring, and professional development to team members; promotes employee engagement and collaboration; establishes security policy and standards across the program enterprise; and ensures performance objectives, milestones, deliverables, and budget targets are met. An active, current, in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required at the time of application, along with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP approval or access. The salary range is $110,000–$165,000. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman also offers benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP approval or access.
In-depth knowledge and familiarity with CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives, DoD manuals, and related security policies.

Nice To Haves

Prior compartmentalized security (SAP or SCI) experience.
CDSE Industrial Security Training, such as FSO for Possessing Facilities, Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, or SAP Mid-Level.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
Flexibility in responding to changing priorities and deadlines.
Experience leading or mentoring personnel in a team environment.
Strong working knowledge of office automation tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
OPSEC program experience.
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
Strong speaking, writing, and organizational skills for effective communication.
Experience with computers and desktop office software products.
Classification review experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as program security manager for an operating unit and security partner to the Operating Unit Director.
Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
Study and implement federal security regulations applicable to company operations.
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable regulatory deviations from government agencies.
Prepare manuals and establish procedures for handling, storing, and recording materials, and granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.
Develop and implement security education programs.
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.
Lead security professionals and promote consistent application of organizational leadership characteristics.
Promote employee engagement and collaboration across Security teams.
Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, and professional development to professionals at all levels.
Develop and implement security policy and standards across the program enterprise.
Ensure program performance objectives, key milestones, and deliverables are met.
Support the security leadership budget within an established target.
Manage program security compliance and operations across physical security, COMSEC, investigations, and document control management.
Perform other duties as assigned.