Industrial Security Manager - Level 2 - R10194560

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm as an Industrial Security Manager, where you will lead security operations in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to influence national security and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future. You will manage a dedicated security team, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. If you are driven by integrity and have a passion for leadership, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a challenging and rewarding role.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in security management.
• In-depth knowledge of security compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all security activities and operations.
• Ensure compliance with government and company regulations.
• Lead a team of security professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Security Compliance Regulations

Federal Security Regulations

CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Industrial Security Manager - Manager Level 2 (Mid-Level Manager), to join our Payload & Ground Systems – Remote Sensing Programs team in Linthicum, MD. This is an opportunity to apply proven Security leadership skills in a dynamic and challenging special programs environment . This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 will serve as the Site Security Manager and oversee all security activities and operations, including guiding briefed/non-briefed personnel across all functions within the facility. 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 the Program Security Team onsite and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensuresecurity compliance withgovernment and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones in several security disciplines (DoD, SAP, & SCI). 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 or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment

In this job, you will:

• 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, establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and grants personnel and visitors access to restricted documents and materials
• Develop and implement security education program
• Oversee internal security audits
• Investigate security violations and prepares 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 program
• Ensure all program performance objectives, as well as key milestones and deliverables, are met
• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions- to include Program Industrial Security, Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) duties, Information or Cyber Security, COMSEC, Physical Security, Personnel Security
• Other duties as assigned

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, champion excellence, and embrace change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access or an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval within a reasonable period of time
• 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
• 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); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements
• Current Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph. Must agree in writing by way of a Polygraph Consent Form, to take and successfully pass a CI Polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active SCI access
• Current CI or FS Polygraph
• Experience in managing Industrial Security programs and teams
• Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts

Your Unique Contribution:

• 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

About Payload & Ground Systems: Payload & Ground Systems provides small-medium satellites for commercial/government use, leading in-space servicing & logistics. Supports 4 satellite orbits, plus national & space security systems.

About Security: Committed to protecting people, information, and assets; focusing on excellence through innovative solutions to an evolving threat environment and driving risk reduction by leveraging network environments, standardization, and customer requirements.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00The 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.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.