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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an experienced security professional to serve as the CPSO Security Lead** for a portfolio of classified programs at the Annapolis, MD campus. The candidate must be able to obtain a polygraph. The candidate must have relevant experience as a CPSO or Alternate CPSO. Experienced working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and other SCI related policy and procedures. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions in the midst of ambiguity and meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter that needs minimal supervision. The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following: + Perform as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) responsible for the management and oversight of multiple classified programs and SCIFs. + Direct interface with Government Security Officers in support of on-going security tasks and requirements, investigations, and security audits. + Oversee the management and physical accreditation of SCIFs; enforce compliance with ICD 705 and other government policies and procedures. Maintain the physical security integrity of each facility, to include alarms, access control, and emergency action planning. + Perform periodic self-inspections of SCIFs and participate in Government compliance inspections. Prepare corrective action plan/reports and submit to the Government when requested. + Provide advice and counsel on security matters/activities that affect programs. + Investigate security infractions/violations and prepare reports and take remedial actions, as necessary. + Understands government policy and directives to be able to apply solutions to complex tasks/challenges/assignments that are in compliance with policy. + Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. + Make classification determinations and interpretations; consult with the Government when a determination cannot be made and provide the results to management. + Conduct security briefings to include program indoctrinations, annual refresher training, foreign travel briefings, and others as needed. **Basic Qualifications:** Current Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Poly level clearance. 8+ years CPSO or relevant security experience with Bachelors; or 6+ years CPSO or relevant security experience with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted or a Bachelor's degree. **Preferred Qualifications** Current active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Experience in ICD 705 physical construction and TEMPEST requirements; completion of ICD 705 training is desired Experience in SCIF management and operations Working knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's) and National Industrial Security Program Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and security applications (SIMS, DISS, Scattered Castles) Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00 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.

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