Security Coordinator - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Security Coordinator – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Chantilly, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. In this position you will work closely with senior executives, customers, and government representatives, both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations/customers; the ability to protect and maintain confidentiality; and the ability to execute tasks and projects independently. To be successful you must be an exceptional team player, proactive, self-motivated, well-organized and detail oriented. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must provide excellent follow-through, exercise good judgment, demonstrate flexibility and agility, manage schedule conflicts and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines. In this job, you will: Coordinate daily security activities supporting classified programs Process personnel security actions including indoctrinations, debriefings, visit requests, and access requests Maintain security records and databases (e.g., SIMS, DISS, or other government/company systems) Coordinate with CSSOs, Program Managers, Security Managers, and government customers to resolve discrepancies Support government inspections, internal audits, and compliance reviews Maintain security metrics and develop reports for leadership Assist with security education and awareness initiatives Prepare correspondence, briefing materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and process documentation Support classified meetings, visitor control, and security logistics. Ensure compliance with NISPOM, DoD SAP guidance, Intelligence Community directives, and company policies Identify opportunities to improve security processes and customer experience Other duties as assigned This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and Program approval/access Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrated, relevant security experience with industrial security programs within the Intelligence Community Basic Qualifications for Level 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience. Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and Program approval/access Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrated, relevant security experience with industrial security programs within the Intelligence Community Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance Self-starter with minimal supervision Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in a variety of program areas Ability to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment SharePoint experience Excellent communication skills, speaking, writing skills, and organizational skills enabling effective communications Strong working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements and the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00 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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