RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) sector is seeking a Sr. Security Manager to lead the Sector security operations team.  The position is located in McLean, VA or any Northrop Grumman hub can be considered for location and will report directly to the Sector Security Director and be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 
Roles and Responsibilities: 
Provide strategic leadership to a team of security professionals responsible for comprehensive security operations within the Defense Systems Sector. A primary responsibility is to oversee the Sector Investigations and Insider Threat Program (ITP), ensuring all cyber and stakeholder-generated cases are assigned and monitored by the appropriate investigator. Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders to address security concerns and support enterprise-level initiatives.  In addition:
•Case Management: Assign, monitor, and manage all investigations and insider threat cases in the company's management database, ensuring accuracy and timely updates to support metrics reporting for leadership.
•Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve security issues and ensure sector requirements are incorporated into future policies and initiatives.
Additional responsibilities:
•Enterprise Representation: Participate in enterprise-level initiatives, advocating for sector needs and ensuring alignment with company-wide security strategies.
•Metrics and Reporting: Provide regular updates and metrics to leadership, highlighting accomplishments and trends from the Sector Security team.
•Communication Forums: Plan and oversee regular communication forums to keep the Sector Security team informed and engaged on key issues, accomplishments, and upcoming initiatives.
This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance across all sector operations. Strategic oversight and collaboration with enterprise and sector leadership are essential to ensure a unified and effective security posture for the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
•10 Years of security experience with Bachelor's Degree; or 8 Years of security experience with Master's Degree; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
•Active DoD SECRET Clearance
•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customers. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program and solid working knowledge of Special Access Programs.

• Demonstrated experience in making critical security program and management decisions for dynamic organization that support high value contracts across a wide US Government customer spectrum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Top Secret/ and SAP access.


• Proven ability to perform and manage diverse and dispersed security programs and teams across multiple disciplines (entire program security spectrum), to include Program/industrial Security, Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) duties, Information/Cyber Security, COMSEC, Physical Security, Personnel Security, International Security.

• Proven ability and experience working with US Government security leadership in DOD and SAP security programs

• Knowledge and experience with ICD 705 construction and accreditation processes
• Demonstrated experience in development of complex security plans and proposal writing

• Experience and direct participation (working group and/or leadership positions) with Government/Industry Security Organizations (ISWG, NDIA, AIA, NCMS, etc.)

• Proven experience in planning and managing staffing and hiring processes for large teams, to include partnerships with HR, Talent Acquisition, hiring managers and program management leadership

Primary Level Salary Range: $154,600.00 - $231,800.00The 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.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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a047ff58-e211-4d3b-83b1-28b7817f8b64