Security Compliance Manager - TS/SCI (Level 3)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 to lead sector-wide security policy development, standardization, and compliance across multiple locations in the United States. You will coordinate security activities, educate teams, and drive consistency in security practices while partnering with stakeholders on mission-critical programs.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex regulations into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 6 years, with an additional 4+ years in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance at time of application, with ability to obtain SCI and/or SAP access.
• Minimum of two years of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM); DoD 5205.07 SA/SP security manuals; ICDs and related security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, harmonize, and enforce sector-wide security policies, controls, and standard work across programs and locations.
• Ensure processes and compliance requirements are clearly documented, communicated, understood, and consistently applied.
• Study and implement federal security regulations and translate into standardized procedures.
• Obtain rulings and deviations for compliance from government agencies and integrate into training.
• Standardize security manuals and instructions for handling and destroying records.
• Lead Space Sector IRT tracking and coordinate reviews for site readiness.
• Standardize destruction processes across agencies and ensure compliant, well-documented destruction.
• Standardize security incident reporting with SIMS tracking and management reporting.
• Develop templates and resources to support consistent program execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience

Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 to lead sector-wide security policy development, standardization, and compliance across multiple locations in the United States. You will coordinate security activities, educate teams, and drive consistency in security practices while partnering with stakeholders on mission-critical programs.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex regulations into