Manager Industrial Security 2

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Manager Industrial Security 2 to lead a CSSO team on a fast-paced, high‑profile program portfolio in support of AMC. You will develop and administer security programs for classified materials, supervise personnel, and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience with DoD 5205.07 SAP, ICD 705/704, JM and RMF, and the ability to mentor junior personnel in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SAP eligibility.
• 8+ years CSSO/Industrial Security experience with a Bachelor's.
• Familiarity with DoD 5205.07 and ICD 705/704.
• Experience with RMF, JSIG, and NISPOM sponsor procedures.
• Mentoring and training junior personnel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and supervise a team of CSSOs on fast-paced programs.
• Develop and administer security programs for classified or proprietary materials.
• Support staffing initiatives and provide mentoring to personnel.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Security Management

DoD Regulations

Mentoring

Staff Development

Communication

Project Coordination

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DISS

MS Office

SIMS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Industrial Security 2 to support a program portfolio under our Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) business area as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: directly manage and supervise a team of CSSOs in support of fast‑paced, high‑profile programs; create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers. Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Routinely support new business pursuits and classified solicitation activities. Provide supervision and management to multiple direct reports, establish goals, and monitor performance. Provide tailored developmental mentoring and training to personnel as needed. Support staffing initiatives to grow and synergize the team.

Experience in program security management, with knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC, cyber, etc.). Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations. Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitor’s access to restricted records and materials. Conducts security education classes and related briefings. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, JSIG RMF, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Current Active Top Secret clearance with ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access.
• In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.
• 8+ Years of CSSO, Industrial Security or relevant experience with Bachelors; or 6+ Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with DODM 5205.07 and ICD 705 Tech Spec.
• Experience utilizing DISS
• Experience mentoring and training junior and mid-level personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Management and Supervisory experience.
• Prior compartmentalized security (SAP or SCI) experience.
• CDSE Industrial Security Training, Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, SAP Mid-Level, etc.
• Industrial Security Professional Certifications - SPeD SFPC, NCMS ISP, etc.
• Experience with customer high side networks to include CV2, CORE, CNET, JADE, ASCEND, SIC, etc.
• Experience supporting classified solicitation activities (BAA, CAA, RFI, RFP, etc.) and generating tailored proposal responses and BOE’s.
• OPSEC and Program Protection (P2) experience.
• Classification review experience.
• Experience supporting classified solicitation activities (BAA, CAA, RFI, RFP, etc.) and generating tailored proposal responses and BOE’s.
• 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 to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and training other personnel in a team environment.
• Experience drafting and completing corrective action plans.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications.
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using SIMS

MPR#

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

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.

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.