Security Manager Security Clearance

Position: Security Manager 3 with Security Clearance
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Yes, 25% 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.

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Command and Control & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division is seeking a Business Unit Security Manager 3 to lead security operations for the Global Command and Control Solutions (GC2S) Business Unit (BU). The Business Unit Security Manager (BUSM) for CWI Division is a senior leader and integral member of the Business Unit Leadership Team, comprised of a geographically dispersed GC2S portfolio.

This role is responsible for shaping and executing an integrated security strategy that aligns functional and business objectives and drives cross-sector and multi-division collaboration to deliver a unified "One NG" campus experience for the Huntsville site. The BUSM is a strategic partner, harmonizing policies, processes, and relationships to ensure a compliant, efficient, and mission-focused security posture.

Key Responsibilities
* Leadership & Partnership
Serve as the principal security advisor and active partner to the Business Unit Leadership Team, translating business goals into risk-based security priorities and investments. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-discipline security team; set vision, goals, and accountability; foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Provide clear, timely decision making and guidance during operations and events, balancing mission needs with compliance and risk.

* One NG Campus Integration
Drive cross-sector and multi-division collaboration to implement common standards, shared services, and site governance. Establish and participate in campus security partnerships and working groups with Facilities, IT/Cyber, HR, Legal, EHS, Programs, and Sector and Division security leaders; align local procedures with enterprise policy and federal requirements; resolve conflicts and drive consistency across stakeholders.
* Policy Making & Governance
Author, update, and enforce BU/site security policies and procedures aligned to enterprise directives and federal regulations. Build and sustain an effective security education, training, and awareness program; promote a proactive security culture. Define and monitor governance rhythms, readiness reviews, and corrective action plans to ensure audit/inspection success.
* Strategy Influence & Implementation
Represent CWI/NGDS in enterprise security forums; advocate for BU needs and influence enterprise roadmaps, standards, and tools. Pilot and deploy enterprise initiatives at the campus/site level; manage change, adoption, and measurable outcomes. Use metrics to drive decisions, track performance and report to BU and sector leadership.
* Results Through Teams & External Collaboration
Partner with Program Management, Capture/BD, Engineering, and Operations to enable proposals, new program stand-ups, and milestones. Coordinate with customer security representatives, DCSA and other government agencies, local law enforcement/emergency services, landlords, and key suppliers. Lead complex issue resolution, investigations, and incident/crisis response; conduct after-action reviews and implement improvements. Critical Capabilities
* Proven leadership of security organizations and teams; ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.

* Trusted partner to senior business leaders; strong stakeholder management and influence in a matrixed environment.

* Decisive, risk-based decision making under ambiguity and time pressure.

* Policy development and interpretation; ability to translate complex requirements into practical,…