Security Coordinator 3

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Security Coordinator - Level 3 to deliver multi-disciplined security support for classified programs. This 100% onsite role requires active DoD security clearance and coordination with DoD/NISPOM guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining security databases, directing access control, training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance across NG facilities. Excellent communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-disciplined Security support for classified programs.
• Coordinate and train on clearance and access briefings.
• Maintain records and databases related to security programs.
• Oversee security duties to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support DoD security as per NISPOM and ICDs.

Skills

Security coordination

DoD security knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security databases

Access control systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Security Coordinator - Level 3 your role at Redondo Beach, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The selected candidate will be responsible for providing multi-disciplined Security support for a variety of classified programs and customers. This involves interaction with internal and external customers, and exposure to classified and sensitive unclassified information necessitating considerable use of tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Security duties and responsibilities within NG facilities to ensure compliance with company and government regulations/requirements
• Conduct training sessions and administer clearance and special access briefings
• Maintain records and databases.
• Coordinate and provide direction to contract security team for employee and guest badges, identification cards, and access control system cards
• Maintain lock and key records and perform combination changes for locks supporting classified programs
• Process visit authorizations for employees and guests to gain access to restricted areas
• Safeguard classified materials
• Oversee the daily operation of classified work areas
• Pick-up and drop-off classified mail
• Process security clearance packages
• Support the management and execution of DoD security as it applies to the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Provide direct assistance and support in areas of Program (FSO/CPSO), Personnel (PERSEC) and Physical Security
• Monitoring, maintaining, and verifying information in various security databases to ensure systems are up to date and procedural/regulatory requirements are met
• Answering telephones
• Scheduling meetings and conferences
• Setting up and maintaining various files
• Conducting training and other briefing
• Providing direct daily security support to classified programs
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Customer service oriented - dependable, responsive, and possess the qualities of diplomacy, discretion, and initiative.
• Well organized, willing to work in a team environment, able to prioritize tasking, and perform in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information to various audiences and all levels of the organization both verbally and through written communications.
• Make sound decisions, manage time, take independent action, and provide focused solutions.
• Work with minimal direction and supervision to support the security program.
• Work additional site locations at management’s discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current active Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00

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.