Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Manages SAPs and associated DoD SAPF and assists with the environments based on experience and knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC, COMSEC, etc..).
* Serves as the CPSO/ACPSO.
* Conducts indoctrinations and debriefs of classified program personnel.
* Maintains security database applications: JADE, SIMS, DISS, etc.
* Processes mandatory self-reporting from program personnel to various customers.
* Must be detail-oriented, have meticulous record-keeping, and will be responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets.
* Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to efficiently complete appropriate clearance actions.
* Processes classified visit requests and orchestrates classified visits/meetings.
* Send Visit Authorization Requests (VAR) for Program Personnel visiting external locations.
* Receives, reviews, and interprets security classification guidance.
* Administers security education classes and related briefings.
* Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing program security leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program. Investigate and document security violations.
* Information Security: accountability, transmission, marking, reproduction, and disposition of classified information.
* Monitors security procedures; ensures compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical, and administrative security procedures.
* Safeguards classified documents, review Security Classification Guides, and ensure compliance with protection requirements.
* Assists with on-site inspections/assessments required by government regulations.
* 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 visitor's access to restricted records and materials.
* Conducts security education classes and related briefings.

Oversee classified security programs and provide expertise in all security functions in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and other applicable security regulations and requirements.

Review and verify personnel security clearances and SAP accesses through queries to government security databases and systems.
* Generate and/or review Program Access Request (PAR) packages; ensure all required information is included including currency of information, completeness of forms, and inclusion of required signatures. Generate Program Indoctrination Agreements (PIA), provide to briefer/debriefer, and/or execute briefs/debriefs on behalf of the government security team.
* Maintain accountability of classified material or classified media as required by contract(s).
* Ensure the development, documentation, and presentation of classified security education, awareness, and training activities.
* Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.
* Maintain liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers.
* Implement policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents.
Basic Qualifications:

2 Years of Industrial Security experience with Bachelors; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
* Candidate must have and be able to maintain an Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level with a background investigation date within the last 6 years.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Working knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and Special Access Program (SAP) directives, Supplement Information system security experience desired.
* Efficient, proactive, responsive team player with excellent written and oral communication skills; able to interface effectively with all levels of corporate management and government customers.
* Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience using security management software and applications.
* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive deliverables. Hands on, self-starting, disciplined and detail-oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high-volume environment
* Must have the ability to work 1st Shift and 9/80 schedule.
Salary Range: $73,900 - $110,900
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.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.