Program Security Lead — Secret Clearance

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking candidates for the SkillBridge Program, offering on-site security leadership opportunities on a 5/40 schedule with a path to full-time conversion after training.

Selected candidates will work with program security across multiple disciplines, ensuring compliance with DoD and government directives while collaborating with program leaders, engineers, contracts, and customers.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM) and related DoD/IC directives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program Security lead and assistant security manager to the customer.
• Support a fast-paced, high-visibility program with proactive security guidance.
• Build strong relationships with program management, engineering, contracts, and external customers.
• Manage security compliance and daily operations across PHYSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, and more.
• Ensure operations adhere to applicable regulations and security manuals.
• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Active Secret clearance

Security background

Program security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking candidates for the SkillBridge Program, offering on-site security leadership opportunities on a 5/40 schedule with a path to full-time conversion after training.

Selected candidates will work with program security across multiple disciplines, ensuring compliance with DoD and government directives while collaborating with program leaders, engineers, contracts, and customers.