Industrial Security Manager - Level 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 to join our security team in Aurora or Englewood, CO. This 100% onsite role leads a security program for a critical portfolio, ensuring compliance with government and company regulations while guiding a team across locations.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph, have strong leadership and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage priorities and partner with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ experience or Master’s with 6 years.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Minimum two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM) and ICD/DoD manuals.

Responsibilities

• Study and implement federal security regulations for operations.
• Obtain rulings and deviations for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare manuals and procedures for handling, storing, and access.
• Develop and implement a security education program.
• Oversee internal security audits and investigations.
• Lead security team to meet program milestones.

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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.

Relocation & Travel

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: yes, 25% of the time.

Job Summary

As an Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 located in Aurora or Englewood, CO, 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 Special Security Manager and oversee all security activities and operations for the special program portfolio, guiding briefed and non‑briefed personnel across all functions. The candidate will interface with internal and external leadership personnel and must have the ability to manage competing priorities. The selected candidate will manage a security team onsite and collaborate regularly with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones.

Responsibilities

• Study and implement federal security regulations that apply to company operations.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Prepare manuals outlining regulations, establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and 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 action to be taken.
• Provide direction to security team members to assist with executing their statement of work.
• Assist with team members’ professional development and growth.
• Lead a team of security professionals to consistently apply the leadership characteristics expected of all employees within the organization.
• Ensure employee engagement across the team.
• Collaborate across teams within the organization.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels.
• Develop and implement security policy and standards across the programs.
• Ensure all program performance objectives, key milestones, and deliverables are met.
• Manage program security compliance and operations.
• 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. Consideration for an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with a CI polygraph at time of application.
• Minimum of two years of management, supervisory, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
• In‑depth knowledge and familiarity with CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD manuals, and related security requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Industrial Security programs and teams.
• Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with team members, fellow employees, and government officials.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with 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 and program management, team members and work on a team with minimal oversight.
• Ability to effectively engage with team members on task completion.
• Full Scope Polygraph.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.