Manager Industrial Security 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 127,100 - 190,700; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Security Manager 2 for our Huntsville, AL site. Lead a team of security professionals across program security, OPSEC, and compliance to support complex defense programs.

You will apply NISPOM guidelines, manage budgets, and liaise with program leadership and external agencies to deliver secure, compliant solutions while maintaining a focus on schedule and cost.

Qualifications

• 8 years of security experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years with a Master’s; 15 years accepted in lieu of degree
• Active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with recent investigation date or in Continuous Vetting program
• In-depth knowledge of NISPOM and Program Protection methodologies
• Experience managing Industrial Security programs: OPSEC plans, Program Protection Implementation Plans
• OPSEC Level II certification and ability to obtain SAP access
• Knowledge of ICD 705 construction and accreditation processes
• Experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Experience supporting Agile/DevSecOps environments
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales Contracts

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of security professionals to ensure leadership characteristics are upheld in a high intensity environment
• Manage complex programs including supply chain management and compliance with gov't and company regulations
• Oversee program security activities and guide briefed personnel and program managers
• Develop and apply program security metrics to improve operations
• Interface with Program Leadership to meet on-time contract delivery
• Ensure security classification guidelines are followed across all contracts
• Provide education and mentorship to security personnel
• Manage security budget within established targets
• Collaborate with internal/external teams and agencies on security solutions
• Provide leadership and development to professionals at all levels
• Interface with Business Development and Program Management on security guidance for international pursuits
• Generate quick turn RFPs/RFIs and oversee token lifecycle for SIPR tokens
• Translate regulatory security requirements into practical controls for manufacturing

Skills

Security leadership

Top Secret clearance

NISPOM knowledge

OPSEC Level II

Program security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

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 also making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Security Manager 2 to support the Global C2 Solutions Business Unit. This is an opportunity to apply proven security leadership skills in a dynamic and challenging program environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leadership and management of a team of security professionals working in every facet of security.

This is an immediate fill position based in Huntsville, AL.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Additional responsibilities

• Interface with Business Development and Business Capture, providing security guidance on international business pursuits.
• Work with Program management to generate quick turn Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and solicitation contracts.
• Interface and oversee USG designated Trusted Agent for S-DREN token lifecycle to included: management, issuance, renewal, revocation, and inventory of all SIPR tokens.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying security requirements within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to translate regulatory and contractual security requirements into practical, risk-based controls that support manufacturing operations without degrading schedule, cost, or quality.
• This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance across multiple programs. 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

Basic Qualifications

• 8 years of security experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of security experience with a Masters; 15 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Must have an active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with an investigation date current within the last 6 years or enrolled in the DoD Continuous Vetting Program
• Must have in-depth knowledge and experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Program Protection methodologies
• Must have experience managing Industrial Security programs: Writing OPSEC plans, Program Protection Implementation Plans and SPPs
• Must have OPSEC Level II certification
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access(es)
• Knowledge and experience with ICD 705 construction and accreditation processes
• Experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Prior experience supporting Agile/DevSecOps environment
• Experience in Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales Contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform and manage diverse and dispersed security programs and teams across multiple disciplines (entire program security spectrum), to include Program/industrial Security, Information/Cyber Security, COMSEC, Physical Security, Personnel Security and International Security.
• Prior experience leading proposal efforts: writing Basis of Estimates (BOE), labor forecasting, Statement-of-Work (SOW) reviews
• Proven experience in planning and managing staffing and hiring processes for large teams, to include partnerships with HR, Talent Acquisition, hiring managers and program management leadership
• Security+ certification

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.

Job Category: Security