Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Industrial Security Manager

Facility Security Officer (FSO) And Site Security Manager

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.

This role will serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Site Security Manager for the Spectrum Center campus, in San Diego managing the company's industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and related federal regulations. This role will also serve as the Business Unit (BU) Security Manager for the Secure Processing and Networks BU, under the Networked Integrated Connectivity Solutions Division (NICD). This role also includes financial management for labor charging and expense budgets, serving as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for one security cost center with responsibility for emergency preparedness, crisis management, and contract uniformed security oversight. This position is an on-site position, operating out of the Spectrum Center campus, and direct reports to the NICD Division Security Director. The FSO will ensure that all classified information is properly safeguarded, personnel security clearances are maintained, and the facility remains compliant with government security requirements. This role requires oversight of all security operations, including physical security, personnel security, and visitor control. As the FSO / Security Manager, the candidate will be the primary security liaison between Northrop Grumman and the government customer. The selected candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with program management, program personnel, cyber security personnel, external security professionals, and contract security personnel. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of NISP regulations, experience with DISS, NISS, and the ability to guide and train staff in security protocols. This position also includes Emergency Preparedness / Contingency Planning responsibilities. This position is an on-site position and reports to the site Security Manager. The selected candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with leadership, program personnel, security professionals, and other functional personnel. The candidate will participate in business development activities and plan security support for future This position is responsible for leadership and management of a team of security professionals. Excellent, positive communication, an ability to foster and maintain an open and inclusive work environment, and providing strong, positive, supportive leadership is critical to success in this role. This position also represents Northrop Grumman with an array of critical U.S. government organizations, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Air Force Office of Special Investigations Projects (AFOSI / PJ) and ensure that the Spectrum Center security team maintains a strong security compliance program. The selected candidate will direct activities that support a top-tier security program in the DoD collateral and Special Access Program environments and will provide guidance to assure compliance with applicable National Industrial Security Program and other security requirements

Basic Qualifications :

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Must have prior Facility Security Officer (FSO) experience.
• 8 Years of Industrial Security / FSO experience with Bachelors; or 6 Years of industrial security / FSO experience with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program and related training, FSO Certification from the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) (i.e. CDSE STEPP Courses).
• Experience and familiarity with U.S. Government NISS / DISS systems.
• Must have in-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Level Salary Range : $133,100.00 - $199,700.00 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.