Security Coordinator - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking a Security Coordinator – Level 3 or Level 4, onsite. You will collaborate with senior executives, customers, and government stakeholders to manage PERSEC processes for SAP/SCI nominations and maintain confidential information.

Candidates should hold a Top Secret clearance with SCI access; strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a 100% onsite role within a secure facility and opportunities to contribute to classified programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of related experience; degree optional with experience considered.
• Requires active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide program security and PERSEC support, including SAP/SCI nomination documentation; administer indoctrinations and debriefings; manage clearance data in DISS/JADE and document control.
• Generate and review PAR packages; ensure currency and signatures; prepare PIAs and briefs.
• Familiarization with DoD SAP/SPCI/ICD/NISPOM and related security regulations.
• Ensure compliance with government and corporate security policies.

Skills

Security coordination

PERSEC experience

Communication skills

Top Secret clearance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4 years additional education or related experience

Tools

MS Office

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Security Coordinator – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

In this position you will work closely with senior executives, customers, and government representatives, both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations/customers; the ability to protect and maintain confidentiality; and the ability to execute tasks and projects independently. To be successful you must be an exceptional team player, proactive, self‑motivated, well‑organized and detail oriented. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must provide excellent follow‑through, exercise good judgment, demonstrate flexibility and agility, manage schedule conflicts and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

In This Job, You Will

• Provide program security and personnel security (PERSEC) support to include but not limited to review and process required documentation in support of the SAP and SCI nomination processes; prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings; access, review and submit clearance/access information using DISS and JADE, and other information systems; maintain PERSEC databases in accordance with customer tracking requirements; maintain and operate document control register/database; process and manage incoming and outgoing visit authorizations and visitor control
• Generate and/or review Program Access Request (PAR) packages; ensure all required information is provided, including currency of information, completeness of forms, and inclusion of required signatures. Generate Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA), provide to briefer/debriefer, and/or execute briefs/debriefs on behalf of the government security team
• Familiarization with the DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals (DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4), Sensitive Compartmented Information Administrative Manuals (DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1-3), Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), IC Technical Specification (IC Tech Spec) for ICD/ICS 705, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and other applicable security regulations and requirements
• Ensure compliance with government and corporate security policies/procedures
• Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with DD Form 254 and Issue subcontract DD254s
• Serve as the focal point for receiving, processing, distributing personnel security paperwork and a data transfer agent to ingress files and uploading into Government databases
• Maintain liaison and good working relationships with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and Program approval/access
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated, relevant security experience with industrial security programs within the Intelligence Community

Basic Qualifications For Level 4

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and Program approval/access
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated, relevant security experience with industrial security programs within the Intelligence Community

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Self-starter with minimal supervision
• Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in a variety of program areas
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• SharePoint experience
• Excellent communication skills, speaking, writing skills, and organizational skills enabling effective communications
• Strong working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements and the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00

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.