Access Control & IDS/ Principal Project Management/Sr. Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 is seeking an Access Control & IDS/ Principal Project Management Specialist /Sr. Principal Project Management Specialist 3/4 to support our physical security team as an individual contributor.  This position will be responsible for managing physical security projects across the sector, performing security assessments and independently identifying countermeasures to mitigate risks.  Completes project documents including design drawings and statements of work for access control, intrusion detection and video systems.  Oversees and manages the operational aspects of physical security projects and serves as liaison between stakeholders and selected suppliers.  Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention and problem solving with other stakeholders and selected suppliers. 

This position can be filled at either a level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
• 5+ years experience managing and programming physical security projects involving access control and IDS,
• Bachelor’s degree 5+ years experience (3+ with a Masters) in managing physical security projects to include construction specifications, access control, intrusion detection and video systems. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership
• Ability to lead and manage projects related to IDS, Lenel, Video Systems and other physical/technical security related systems.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.
• Knowledgeable in ICD 705, NISPOM and applicable UL standards.
• Experience with access control, IDS and video system
• Ability to travel as required.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
• 8+ years experience managing and programming physical security projects involving access control and IDS.
• Bachelor’s degree 8+ years experience (6+ with a Masters) in managing physical security projects to include construction specifications, access control, intrusion detection and video systems. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership
• Ability to lead and manage projects related to IDS, Lenel, Video Systems and other physical/technical security related systems.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning and presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.
• Knowledgeable in ICD 705, NISPOM and applicable UL standards.
• Experience with access control, IDS and video system
• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with Lenel OnGuard.
• Digital Monitoring Products, MAS, Milestone, Razberi systems. 
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) certificate
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate
• SharePoint experience

Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00Salary Range 2: $108,400.00 - $162,600.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.