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Industrial Security Manager - Level 2 - R10230015

Northrop Grumman, Boulder, CO, United States


RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

As an Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 located in Boulder, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 will serve as the Operating Unit Security Manager and site Facility Security Officer and oversee all security activities and operations, including guiding briefed
on-briefed personnel across all functions within the facility and interfacing with internal and external leadership personnel.

In This Job, You Will

Oversee classified security programs and provide expertise in all security functions as the Operational Unit Security Manager and FSO

Develop, maintain, and update company security policies in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable DD254s, and contract-specific requirements

Maintain Boulder's facility clearance status in NISS and manage all required DCSA documentation including KMP submissions, self‑inspections, and SEAD 3 reporting

Serve as the Crisis Management Lead for the Boulder facility

Maintain program security metrics and successfully manage competing priorities

Ensure compliance with government and corporate security policies/procedures

Ensure adherence to contractual requirements for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with DD Form 254s

Assist program managers and professional staff in the interpretation, application and compliance with program Security Classification Guides (SCGs)

Oversee contracted security vendors, to include the on‑campus guard force

Manage industrial security compliance and operations across multiple functions—PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, Contract Security, Investigations and Document Control Management

Build a culture of employee engagement

Collaborate across teams within the organization

Develop and implement a robust security education program

Oversee internal and external security audits

Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken

Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels

Ensure all program performance objectives, as well as key milestones and deliverables, are met

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience

Will consider an additional four years of experience in lieu of degree

Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approvals within a reasonable period of time

Minimum of two years of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience

Must have in‑depth knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security policies

Preferred Qualifications

Active SCI access

COMSEC experience

Emergency/crisis management

Experience in managing Industrial Security programs and teams

Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts

CDSE FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities certification

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.

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.

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