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Industrial Security Manager - Level 2

Northrop Grumman Systems

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Dulles, VA · Posted November 3, 2026

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Industrial Security Manager – Level 2 located in Dulles, VA , 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 a Program Security Manager and oversee all security activities and operations for the special program portfolio, including guiding briefed/non-briefed personnel across all functions. Candidate will be interfacing with internal and external leadership personnel and must have the ability to successfully manage competing priorities. The selected candidate will manage a Security Team onsite and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones. This position requires maintaining program security metrics and successfully managing competing priorities. The selected candidate will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment

In this job, you will:

Lead a team of security professionals to ensure consistent application of the leadership characteristics that are expected of all employees within the organization in a high intensity, fast-paced environment

Manage complex programs, to include in-depth supply chain management, ensure compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing program security milestones

Oversee program security activities and provide guidance to briefed personnel, to include supporting program managers in achieving key goals

Develop, apply and interpret program security metrics and apply findings to improve security operational efficiency

Interface with Program Leadership Team to meet on-time contract delivery requirements

Work with Program stakeholders to ensure security classification guidelines are being met and implemented across all contracts

Develop and implement security education program

Provide overall security guidance to briefed personnel through a continuous and robust education program

Be well organized, willing to work in a team environment, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast and dynamic environment

Manage security budget within an established target

Collaborate with internal and external teams, executive leadership and external agencies to deliver innovative and leading-edge security solutions

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

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 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance

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); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoDM 5205.07, other DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in managing Industrial Security programs and teams

Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts

Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

Enabling effective communication with team members, fellow employees, and government officials

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers

Ability to recognize opportunities and take independent action to resolve challenges

Ability to collaborate effectively with security peers and program management, team members and work on a team with minimal oversight

Ability to effectively engage with team members on task completion

CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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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.