Industrial Security Manager - Level 2

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 will serve as a Program Security Manager and oversee all security activities and operations for the special program portfolio, including guiding briefed/non-briefed personnel across all functions. Candidate will be interfacing with internal and external leadership personnel and must have the ability to successfully manage competing priorities.

The selected candidate will manage a Security Team onsite and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones. This position requires maintaining program security metrics and successfully managing competing priorities.

The selected candidate will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment

In this job, you will

• Lead a team of security professionals to ensure consistent application of the leadership characteristics that are expected of all employees within the organization in a high intensity, fast-paced environment
• Manage complex programs, to include in-depth supply chain management, ensure compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing program security milestones
• Oversee program security activities and provide guidance to briefed personnel, to include supporting program managers in achieving key goals
• Develop, apply and interpret program security metrics and apply findings to improve security operational efficiency
• Interface with Program Leadership Team to meet on-time contract delivery requirements
• Work with Program stakeholders to ensure security classification guidelines are being met and implemented across all contracts
• Develop and implement security education program
• Provide overall security guidance to briefed personnel through a continuous and robust education program
• Be well organized, willing to work in a team environment, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast and dynamic environment
• Manage security budget within an established target
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, executive leadership and external agencies to deliver innovative and leading-edge security solutions
• Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
• Minimum of two years of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience
• Must have in-depth knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoDM 5205.07, other DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing Industrial Security programs and teams
• Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Enabling effective communication with team members, fellow employees, and government officials
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers
• Ability to recognize opportunities and take independent action to resolve challenges
• Ability to collaborate effectively with security peers and program management, team members and work on a team with minimal oversight
• Ability to effectively engage with team members on task completion
• CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph

Additional information

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

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Primary Level Salary Range

$133,100.00 - $199,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.