Manager Security

Relocation assistance:
No relocation assistance available

Clearance required for start:
Yes

Clearance type:
Top Secret

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time

Northrop Grumman is seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader to serve as the Manager Security 3.

This position will be located in Irving, TX with a hybrid schedule and is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Personnel Security Center, including call‑center support, centralized records management, and virtual personnel file services to reduce investigation turn‑times.
• Administer the Company’s personnel security program, ensuring compliance with NISPOM, DCSA regulations, and other applicable federal security requirements.
• Oversee security operations: physical security, personnel security, visitor control, and emergency preparedness/contingency planning at the Irving Facility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security professionals; foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
• Coordinate with program management, cyber‑security teams, external security contractors, and other functional groups to align security posture with business objectives.
• Provide guidance and training on security protocols, NISS/DISS systems, and NISPOM requirements to staff and contractors.
• Participate in business development activities and develop security support plans for future contracts and expansions.
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and corrective action tracking.
• Prepare and present security status reports to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant industrial security experience or Master’s Degree with 8+ years.
• Experience managing Industrial Security teams and systems.
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum).
• Strong experience with 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM and associated government regulations, including proficiency with the DCSA process for the DoD.
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple projects within critical deadlines, with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• CDSE FSO Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/M365 (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and strong working knowledge of office automation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to train staff and interface with management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category:
Security