Director of Security Operations 1 (Investigations and Insider Threat)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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Northrop Grumman (NG) is seeking a Director of Security Operations 1 to lead and manage the corporate security investigations and insider threat programs. As a corporate security leader, this role engages in all aspects of the corporate security program including physical security and corporate office operations.

This position reports directly to the NG Corporate Security Director and is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Falls Church, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an enterprise security investigations and insider threat program, ensuring compliance with relevant federal laws, DoD directives, and customer requirements
• Overseeing timely reporting with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
• Develop processes to monitor, report, and track security incident and investigation trends
• Serve as a liaison for investigations and threat intelligence with federal agencies, including DCSA, FBI, AFOSI, NCIS, IC, and DoD security agencies
• Lead investigations and insider threat working groups integrating stakeholders across multiple business sectors, divisions, and business units
• Establish partnerships with government and industry to collaborate on best practices and threat intelligence
• Provide regular presentations to senior leadership and government stakeholders
• Utilize expertise in program management, policy, and contractual requirements governing investigations, personnel security, and information assurance to ensure compliance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure program consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Effective people skills and ability to develop and mentor high-performance teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of law-enforcement, security, and investigations experience; OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of law-enforcement, security, and investigations experience
• Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in leading and managing investigations supporting national industrial security programs
• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) and must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, SCI level access as a condition of continued employment
• Must be willing to undergo polygraph and extensive background checks for clearance and access eligibility
• Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, national security, law, or related field
• Program management experience, including budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning
• Prior experience in law, law enforcement, counterintelligence, executive protection, employee relations, physical security, cybersecurity, risk management, and business resiliency
• Demonstrated understanding of security requirements supporting dynamic business units that support high-value contracts across a wide US Government customer spectrum
• Knowledge of processes related to classified contract management, program security, counterintelligence awareness, supply chain security, compliance with government standards, COMSEC, workplace violence prevention, security awareness, asset protection, access control, badge and identification, and ITAR and export related security measures

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,400.00 - $278,200.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.