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Manager Industrial Security 2

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Northrop Grumman

Palmdale, CA (In Person)

$143,700 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/09/2026 (Updated 14 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Manager Industrial Security 2 Palmdale, CA Job Details $115,000 - $172,400 a year 4 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Record keeping Top Secret Clearance Budget management Procedural guides Budget control TS/SCI Military Internal compliance auditing Collaborating with government agencies Compliance management implementation Master's degree High school diploma or GED Team development Hiring Supervising experience Policy & process development Proposal writing Bachelor's degree Team management Security policy implementation Mentoring Organizational skills Overseeing audit functions Training & development Employee engagement Senior level Training Document management Leadership 2 years Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Staffing management Educational program management Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE
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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) has an opening for a Manager Industrial Security 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Security organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA. The Manager Industrial Security 2 will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment, which will include the following responsibilities:
Role Responsibilities:
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. Oversee physical security activities to ensure secure workspaces meet requirements as defined by
ICD-705, UFC
4-010-05, and Northrop Grumman standards. Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Study and implement federal security regulations that apply to company operations. Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Prepare manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials. Supervise security education programs. Oversee internal security audits. Manage security investigations and assist in preparing reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Provide direction to security team members to assist with the execution of their statement of work. Assist with team members' professional development and growth. Ensure employee engagement and collaboration across teams within the Security organization. Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development/mentoring to professionals at all levels. Develop and implement security policy and standards across the program enterprise. Ensure all program performance objectives as well as key milestones and deliverables are met. Assist in managing a security budget within an established target. Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, Physical Security, COMSEC, Investigations, and Document Control Management This position will offer 1st shift, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years of experience in Security within the Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience OR Master's Degree AND 4+ years of experience in Security within the Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience OR High School Diploma AND 10+ years of experience in Security within the Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience Minimum of 2 Years of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience Advanced level of understanding of US Govt, DoD, DAF, and NG security policies. Must be able to resolve complex security matters using policy that may not always provide specific guidance; successful applicants must be able to make security compliance decisions with limited facts. Must have an Active DoD Top Secret Clearance that is in-scope Granted or renewed in the last 5 years Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearances/access
Preferred Qualifications:
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 and Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) duties, Physical Security, Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Security Education and Training (SETA). Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers Extensive knowledge and experience with ICD-705 construction and accreditation processes; completion of ICD-705 and Site Security Manager (SSM) courses highly preferred. Certification by the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) as a Physical Security Professional (PSP) or possession of a Physical Security Certification (PSC) from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's (DCSA) Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) program. 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 Excellent communication, writing and organization skills, enabling effective communications with team members, fellow employees and government officials Ability to work in a team environment with minimal oversight.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$115,000.00 - $172,400.00 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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