RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 an Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 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.
The Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 will serve as a Program Security Manager and oversee all security activities and operations for the special program portfolio, including guiding briefed/non-briefed personnel across all functions. Candidate will be interfacing with internal and external leadership personnel and must have the ability to successfully manage competing priorities. The selected candidate will manage a Security Team onsite and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones. This position requires maintaining program security metrics and successfully managing competing priorities. The selected candidate will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
In this job, you will:
Lead a team of security professionals to ensure consistent application of the leadership characteristics that are expected of all employees within the organization in a high intensity, fast-paced environment
Manage complex programs, to include in-depth supply chain management, ensure compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing program security milestones
Oversee program security activities and provide guidance to briefed personnel, to include supporting program managers in achieving key goals
Develop, apply and interpret program security metrics and apply findings to improve security operational efficiency
Interface with Program Leadership Team to meet on-time contract delivery requirements
Work with Program stakeholders to ensure security classification guidelines are being met and implemented across all contracts
Develop and implement security education program
Provide overall security guidance to briefed personnel through a continuous and robust education program
Be well organized, willing to work in a team environment, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast and dynamic environment
Manage security budget within an established target
Collaborate with internal and external teams, executive leadership and external agencies to deliver innovative and leading-edge security solutions
Providing leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will…