Associate Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst (ISA1) in El Segundo, CA to develop and administer SAP security programs for classified materials. The role requires a Secret clearance, on-site work, and collaboration with government security teams.

Responsibilities include managing SAP lifecycle activities, indoctrinations, visit control, and program protection across security domains. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SAP/SCI.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and record-keeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to brief individuals.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Ability to work onsite in a SAPF/closed area.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP lifecycle activities: nominations, access determinations, indoctrinations, debriefings.
• Process Program Access Requests; verify eligibility and documentation.
• Conduct SAP indoctrinations and debriefs; brief security rules.
• Manage SAP visit control; coordinate visits and maintain logs.
• Operate SAPF/closed areas: access rosters, badges, material handling.
• Maintain need-to-know and least-privilege access; revoke as needed.
• Support program protection across security domains; assist risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain SAP security SOPs and templates.
• Coordinate with PSOs, CPSO/GSSO, IS teams; resolve issues.
• Prepare for inspections and audits; close corrective actions.
• Provide security training and awareness for SAP roles.
• Use systems like DISS, NISS for eligibility and records.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and respond to data calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years security experience

Tools

DISS

NISS

JADE

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst (Level 1) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA.

The selected candidate will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in a fast-paced, high-profile portfolio of programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end SAP lifecycle activities, including nominations, access determinations, indoctrinations, continuous evaluation, and debriefings.
• Process and track Program Access Requests (PARs); verify eligibility, need-to-know, billet alignment, and documentation accuracy.
• Conduct and document SAP indoctrinations and debriefs; brief program-specific security rules, handling, reporting, foreign travel, and counterintelligence awareness.
• Manage SAP visit control: prepare, submit, and verify visit certifications; coordinate classified visits; host and escort visitors; maintain visit logs.
• Operate within SAPFs and closed areas: manage entry/exit controls, access rosters, badging, open/close procedures, storage and transmission of classified material, and alarm response coordination.
• Maintain strict need-to-know and least-privilege access; monitor and reconcile access rosters; promptly remove accesses when no longer required.
• Support program protection across personnel, physical, information, and operations security; assist with risk mitigation and incident response.
• Contribute with development, implementation, and maintenance of SAP security SOPs, indoctrination/debrief templates, access rosters, destruction records, and courier/hand-carry documentation.
• Coordinate with government Program Security Officers (PSOs), Contractor/Government Special Security Officers (CPSO/GSSO), Information System Security teams, and program management to meet requirements and resolve issues.
• Prepare for and support self-inspections, customer assessments, and audits; track and close corrective actions.
• Provide security education, training, and awareness tailored to SAP roles and responsibilities.
• Support classified material accountability, marking, reproduction, transmission, and destruction in accordance with policy.
• Utilize applicable systems and tools (e.g., DISS, NISS) for eligibility, visit certifications, and facility records, as required.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and government customers; provide timely status updates and respond to data calls.

Associate Industrial Security Analyst (ISA1) Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of security experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree
• U.S. citizenship
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval(s)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping; ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief individuals and small groups
• Proficiency with standard office software and file management.
• Ability to work onsite in a SAPF/closed area environment and support time-sensitive program needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar data bases
• Working knowledge of SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion
• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $94,600.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.