Manager Industrial Security

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

12d • $152,300 - $228,500

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Industrial Security 3 to support the Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) Business Unit in meeting applicable classified federal, contractual, customer, and company requirements. The role directly manages and supervises a team of CSSOs supporting fast-paced, high-profile programs; builds and maintains relationships with internal and external customers; and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. The manager supports new business pursuits and classified solicitation activities, oversees direct reports’ goals and performance, provides developmental mentoring and training, and supports staffing initiatives to grow and strengthen the team.

The position manages program security and implementation of a multidisciplinary security program, including access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC, and cyber. Duties include studying and implementing federal security regulations, obtaining agency rulings and interpretations or acceptable deviations, preparing security manuals and procedures for handling and storing materials and granting access to restricted records and materials, conducting security education and briefings, and investigating security violations and preparing reports with preventive actions. Relevant working knowledge includes the DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, JSIG RMF, and applicable NISPOM sponsor procedures.

The role requires an active Top Secret clearance, eligibility for SAP access, and the ability to travel within the continental United States up to 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The primary-level salary range is $152,300 to $228,500. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Current active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain and maintain SAP eligibility and access.
• An in-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, or PPR) completed within the last 6 years, or current enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.
• At least 8 years of CSSO, Industrial Security, or relevant experience with a bachelor's degree; or at least 6 years with a master's degree. An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with DoD Manual 5205.07 and ICD 705 Technical Specifications.
• Experience utilizing DISS.
• Experience mentoring and training junior- and mid-level personnel.
• Ability to travel within the continental United States up to 25%.
• Strong working knowledge of the DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, JSIG RMF, and/or applicable NISPOM sponsor procedures.
• Willingness to work extended hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management and supervisory experience.
• Prior compartmentalized security experience, such as SAP or SCI.
• CDSE Industrial Security Training, such as Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, or SAP Mid-Level.
• Industrial Security professional certifications, such as SPeD SFPC or NCMS ISP.
• Experience with customer high-side networks such as CV2, CORE, CNET, JADE, ASCEND, or SIC.
• Experience supporting classified solicitation activities (BAA, CAA, RFI, RFP, etc.) and generating tailored proposal responses and BOEs.
• OPSEC and Program Protection (P2) experience.
• Classification review experience.
• Experience completing compliance self-inspections and supporting formal customer compliance inspections.
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to maintain flexibility with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and training personnel in a team environment.
• Experience drafting and completing corrective action plans.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience using SIMS.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and supervise a team of CSSOs supporting fast-paced, high-profile programs.
• Create, maintain, and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
• Support new business pursuits and classified solicitation activities.
• Supervise and manage multiple direct reports, establish goals, and monitor performance.
• Provide developmental mentoring and training to personnel as needed.
• Support staffing initiatives to grow and synergize the team.
• Manage program security and implement a multidisciplinary security program, including access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC, and cyber.
• Study and implement federal security regulations applicable to company operations.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from government agencies for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare manuals and establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitor access to restricted records and materials.
• Conduct security education classes and related briefings.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions.
• Travel within the continental United States up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off 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