Senior Industrial Security Manager — Top Secret

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks an Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 to lead sector-wide security policy standardization across Space Sector sites including Chandler, AZ. You will coordinate with internal teams, government partners, and customers to ensure compliance with DoD and ICD requirements, manage IRT processes, and mentor security professionals.

A TS clearance and SAP/SCI access are required or pursued; collaboration, process automation, and inspection readiness are key focus

Qualifications

• Active U.S. government Top-Secret clearance current and within scope.
• Minimum of two years of management or leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM) and DoD SAP/SCI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, harmonize, and enforce sector-wide security policies, controls, and standard work across applicable programs and locations.
• Study and implement federal security regulations that apply to company operations and translate these into standardized procedures and tools.
• Standardize security manuals and destruction processes across all customer agencies.
• Oversee Space Sector IRT tracking and readiness for inspections; coordinate with Enterprise IRT lead as needed.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and customers to align security priorities with program goals and roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years experience

Master’s degree with 6 years experience

Tools

NISPOM CFR 32 Part 117

DoD SAP/SCI requirements

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks an Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 to lead sector-wide security policy standardization across Space Sector sites including Chandler, AZ. You will coordinate with internal teams, government partners, and customers to ensure compliance with DoD and ICD requirements, manage IRT processes, and mentor security professionals.

A TS clearance and SAP/SCI access are required or pursued; collaboration, process automation, and inspection readiness are key focus