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 Space Systems is seeking a Security Manager 2 to join our team of talented and diverse individuals at our Merritt Island, FL location.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage day-to-day Security operations of the facility.
• Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified satellite launch campaigns.
• Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations.
• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies as they relate to classified launch campaigns.
• Create Security documentation for launch campaigns including CONOPS, access rosters, specialized training, and transportation plans.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• 10 Years of related experience with Bachelors; or 8 Years of related experience with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with satellite launch operations including, payload processing, encapsulation, transportation and launch operations.
• Experience planning and administering Security for classified launch campaigns.
• Ability to create necessary documentation to support a classified launch including CONOPS, Access control Plans, and transportation plans.
• Experience with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station access control and badge issuance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively engage with team members on task completion.
• Ability to recognize opportunities and take independent action at resolving challenges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong skills in team building.
• Experience with Kennedy Space Center access control and badge issuance requirements.
• Experience with United Launch Alliance, Space X, United States Space Force and Astrotech Space Operations Security and Facilities on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center.

Salary Range: $95,900 USD - $143,900 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.