Anthony K. Harding
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seasoned security and operations leader with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman Corporation, enhancing security protocols and fostering strong government relationships. Expert in compliance and staff development, I excel in team leadership and operations management, ensuring top-tier security and operational excellence.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager 2 /Facility Security Officer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
El Segundo, California
04.2016 - Current
- Implemented robust security protocols including education programs, training sessions, and document oversight.
- Contractor Program Security Office (CPSO) for multiple Special Access Programs which include conducting indoctrinations and debriefings, Document Control, Top Secret Control Officer, Visitor Control, creating and modifying Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs), maintain building alarms and access controls, and security container maintenance
- Cultivated strong ties with Government customer to enhance working relationships for programs.
- Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures.
- Regularly reviewed processes in accordance with JAFAN standards to maintain compliance readiness.
- Managed and monitored security information in Northrop Grumman’s ESIS and JPAS.
- Coordinated with local ISSM to verify compliance of classified computer systems with DoD and program security regulations.
- Oversaw COMSEC account management, ensuring compliance with NSA 3-16 regulations.
Manager Security 1/ Facility Security Officer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Los Angeles, California
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Delivered performance assessments to employees.
- Conducted training sessions for local security employees on SCAS/TIMSS databases.
- Facilitated sessions focused on fostering teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured proficient security management and counsel for workforce.
- Reviewed documents, ensuring compliance with required standards.
- Directed security operations for information systems and communication security.
Industrial Security Representative 3
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Palmdale, California
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Facilitated comprehensive protection measures for classified programs such as F-117A operations.
- Managed program access requests effectively.
- Maintained adherence to national industrial security standards at an external site in alignment with the NISPOM Supplement.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive security education materials annually for personnel in the F-117A program.
Document Control Representative
Lockheed Aeronautics Company
Burbank, California
01.1986 - 01.1995
- Managed incoming and outgoing classified materials, ensuring secure destruction and transmission for fifteen Special Access Programs.
- Maintained proper documentation for classified information in line with regulations.
- Instructed employees on the accountability, destruction, and protection of sensitive information.
General Clerk Typist
Lockheed Aeronautics Company
Burbank, California
01.1983 - 01.1986
- Performed various administrative tasks for engineers such as answering phones, drafting reports, and replying to correspondence.
Education
M.S. - Leadership and Management
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA01.2003
B.S. - Organizational Management
Southern California College
Costa Mesa, CA01.1998
A.A. - Business
Los Angeles Valley College
Glen View, CA01.1996
Skills
- Staff development
- Staff management
- Goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Operations management
Educationaffiliations
- University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, M.S., Leadership and Management, 2003
- Southern California College, Costa Mesa, CA, B.S., Organizational Management, 1998
- Los Angeles Valley College, Glen View, CA, A.A., Business, 1996
Clearancecertificationstraining
- Current Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI FSO Program Management, Linthicum, MD
- NSA IAEC-2112 COMSEC Custodian Course
- Special Access Program Mid-Level Management Course, Linthicum, MD
- Special Access Program Orientation, Linthicum, MD
Accomplishments
- 2021 James S. Cogswell Award
Timeline
Manager 2 /Facility Security Officer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
04.2016 - Current
Manager Security 1/ Facility Security Officer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2013
Industrial Security Representative 3
Lockheed Martin Corporation
01.1995 - 01.2005
Document Control Representative
Lockheed Aeronautics Company
01.1986 - 01.1995
General Clerk Typist
Lockheed Aeronautics Company
01.1983 - 01.1986
M.S. - Leadership and Management
University of La Verne
B.S. - Organizational Management
Southern California College
A.A. - Business
Los Angeles Valley College
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