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Security Representative Senior

Palmdale, California

Palmdale, California

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 693848BR Date posted: May. 15, 2025
Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Representative to develop, administer, and audit security programs that ensure compliance with government regulations and corporate policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for protecting classified material, export-controlled data, and proprietary information. This role requires a strong understanding of federal security regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with government customers, leadership, and enterprise business partners.

Key Responsibilities:
-Develop and execute security programs to protect classified material, export-controlled data, and proprietary information
-Ensure compliance with government regulations, including DOD security rules (NISPOM) and corporate policies
-Support all DOD collateral classified programs in individual and team roles
-Serve as a Security Representative and liaison with U.S. Government customers
-Study and implement federal security regulations, seeking approvals and security rulings or deviations as needed
-Manage quality, schedule, and cost expectations associated with program development and execution
-Prepare implementation manuals, establish procedures, and conduct security education classes
-Investigate security violations, prepare reports, and recommend preventive actions
-Apply business-minded and risk-managed solutions to security issues and business challenges
-Communicate observations and recommendations to leadership and enterprise business partners
-Process clearances, customer visits, and provide support for classified meetings

Requirements:
-Strong knowledge of federal security regulations, including DOD security rules (NISPOM)
-Experience with security program development, administration, and auditing
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to work effectively with government customers, leadership, and enterprise business partners
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-Ability to apply business-minded and risk-managed solutions to security issues and business challenges
-Experience with security education and training
-Familiarity with classified material handling, storage, and record-keeping procedures

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience working with DOD collateral classified programs
-Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures related to security and export control
-Experience with security clearance processing and customer visit management
-Familiarity with risk management principles and practices
-Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

Work Environment:
This role will be working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with government customers, leadership, and enterprise business partners
The role will involve working with classified material and export-controlled data, requiring a high level of discretion and adherence to security protocols.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey, level.
Desired Skills:
32 CFR NISPOM, DISS, SESIDS, Self-Starter
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $69,900 - $123,280. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $80,400 - $139,380. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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