Manager Industrial Security 2

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.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is currently seeking a level 2 Security Manager to join our team in Palmdale, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities: Develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations. Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials. Develops and implements security education program. Oversees internal security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Provides direction to security team members to assist with the execution of their statement of work. Assist with team members' professional development and growth.

Additional responsibilities include:

*Leading a team of security professionals to ensure consistent application of the leadership characteristics that are expected of all employees within the organization.

*Ensuring employee engagement across the team.

*Collaboration across teams within the Security organization.

*Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels.

*Developing and implementing security policy and standards across the program enterprise.

*Ensuring all program performance objectives as well as key milestones and deliverables are met.

*Managing a security budget within an established target.

*Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions- PHYSEC, COMSEC, Investigations and Document Control Managment.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 + years Security experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 4+ years with a master's degree OR an additional years of security experience can be used in Lieu of degree.

• This position requires an Active DOD Secret Clearance, with investigation completed within the last 5 years, and Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) accesses within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

• Knowledge and familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) as well as DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, and other US Government security manuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts.

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

• Experience managing multiple function teams across the program enterprise.

• Excellent communication, writing and organization skills, enabling effective communications with team members, fellow employees and government officials.

• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal oversight.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers.

Salary Range: $122,200 USD - $183,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.