Manager Industrial Security 3

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Manager of Industrial Security, where you will lead a team in ensuring compliance with federal regulations and managing security programs for classified materials. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape security policies and engage in meaningful work that impacts national security. You will be part of a collaborative and innovative environment, driving forward-thinking initiatives while mentoring a diverse team. If you are passionate about security and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of security experience in aircraft or aerospace industries.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct compliance programs and implement federal security regulations.
• Lead security audits and develop security education programs.

Skills

Leadership

Security Compliance

Federal Security Regulations

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: R10182917

• Category: Security

• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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 Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) has an opening for a Manager Industrial Security 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Security organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager Industrial Security 3 will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment, which will include the following responsibilities:

Role Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee compliance program.

• 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, and establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.

• Develop and implement 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 the execution of their statement of work. Assist with team members' professional development and growth.

• Lead a team of security professionals to ensure consistent application of the leadership characteristics that are expected of all employees within the organization.

• Ensure employee engagement across the team.

• Collaborate across teams within the Security 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 a security budget within an established target.

• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions - PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, Investigations and Document Control Management.

This position will be 1st shift, 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule with every other Friday off or every Monday or Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 7+ years of experience in Security within the Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience OR Master’s Degree AND 5+ years of experience in Security within the Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience OR High School Diploma AND 11+ years of experience in Security within the Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience.

• Must have an Active DoD Top Secret Clearance that is in-scope granted or renewed in the last 5 years and the ability to obtain special program access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top Secret/ Tier 5 clearance with SCI/ SAP + CI Poly.

• Experience running restricted programs.

• Knowledge and familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manuals, ICD’s, and other US Government security manuals.

• Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts.

• Experience managing multiple function teams across the program enterprise.

• Excellent communication, writing and organization skills, enabling effective communications with team members, fellow employees and government officials.

• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal oversight.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers.

Salary Range: $154,600 - $231,800

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.