The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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.
* Conducts security education classes and security audits.
* Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.

Interfaces with all levels of government, corporate, and business area leadership on Security manners involving employees, programs, facilities, and operations in a manner which balances compliance with customer service.
* Ensures adherence to policies, practices, and procedures of the 32 CFR Part 117: National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM), the DoD Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4, as well as other applicable government or customer contractual regulatory guidance and directives.
* Oversees local implementation and directly participates in enterprise established processes including classified programs, security education/training/and awareness, workplace violence prevention, security investigations/insider threat, and contingency planning with crisis management and business resilience.
* Knowledgeable in the use of Defense Information System for Security (DISS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), with use of the Enterprise Security Information System (ESIS)/Security Information Management System (SIMS).
* Knowledge of Joint Access Database Environment (JADE).
* Manages time effectively and be able to take independent action.
* Takes initiative to improve processes, as well as provide solutions once an issue has been identified.
* Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate information to various audiences at all levels of the organization both verbally and through written communications.
* Must be well organized, willing to work in a team environment, be able to prioritize tasking, and perform in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment.
* Additional duties as needed.
Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

Bachelor's degree and five years related security experience, or Master's degree with three years related experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional four years of related experience may be considered.
* Candidate must be a US Citizen and have a U.S. Government (DoD) Top Secret clearance with current Background Investigation.
* Ability to obtain and maintain SAP and SCI access.
Basic Qualifications (Level 4):

Bachelor's degree and eight years related security experience, or Master's degree with six years related experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional four years of related experience may be considered.
* Candidate must be a US Citizen and have a U.S. Government (DoD) Top Secret clearance with current Background Investigation.
* Ability to obtain and maintain SAP and SCI access.
Preferred Qualifications:

Current SAP Access
* FSO certification
* Contingency Planning
* COMSEC
Salary Range: $88,700 - $133,100
Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900
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.