Manager Industrial Security 2 (17578)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA +1 · Security Mult-Func

Manager Industrial Security 2 role at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Sentinel program at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Responsibilities include developing and administering security programs for classified materials, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, conducting audits, investigating violations, and leading a team of security professionals. Requires a Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP approval.

What you'd actually do

  1. Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations
  2. Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
  3. Reviews design drawings and facility construction projects for ICD-705 compliance
  4. 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
  5. Develops and implements security education program

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; Master's degree and 6 years of related experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
  • US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrolled into DoD Continuous vetting program
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval

Nice to have

  • Strong background in ICD/705 construction/design reviews
  • ICD/705 certification
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with an emphasis on consistency, clear communication, responsiveness, and follow through
  • Knowledge and familiarity with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 Special Access Program Security Manual, and other US Government security manuals
  • Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts
  • Experience managing multiple function teams across the program enterprise
  • Excellent communication, writing and organization skills, enabling effective communications with team members, colleagues 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

What the JD emphasized

  • Top Secret
  • SAP approval
  • ICD-705 compliance
  • National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
  • DoDM 5205.07 Special Access Program Security Manual