Industrial Security Analyst/Facility Security Officer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 4 to serve as the Facility Security Officer for the Chandler facility. This 100% onsite role requires a Secret clearance and focuses on building and maintaining a compliant security program for classified materials.

The role reports to the Sector Sr. Security Manager and involves implementing regulations, conducting security education, audits, and coordinating with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience OR Master's with 6 years OR PhD with 4 years. Additional 4+ yrs can substitute.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, with ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
• Working knowledge of DD Form 254, DISS, NISS.
• Experience as an AFSO or FSO.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a security program compliant with NISPOM and related regulations.
• Studies and implements federal security regulations applicable to company operations.
• Obtains rulings and deviations from government agencies.
• Develops security programs for classified or proprietary materials and equipment.
• Prepares procedures for handling and access to restricted records and materials.
• Maintains security education and conducts audits.
• Performs security inspections and internal evaluations.
• Investigates security incidents and prepares corrective action reports.
• Leads security tasks for construction or modification of classified areas.
• Maintains security documentation, OPSEC plans, CONOPS, SOPs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Security program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DISS

NISS

DD Form 254

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.

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 an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 4 located in Chandler, AZ, 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 role, the Industrial Security Analyst – Level 4 will serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Chandler facility and will report to the Sector Sr. Security Manager/MFO position.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Builds and maintains a strong security program compliant with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and all other applicable security requirements
• Studies and implements U.S. federal security regulations that apply to company operations
• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
• Develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
• Prepares manuals outlining regulations and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials
• Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness program; conducts security education classes and security audits
• Successfully plans and performs security inspections, including self‑inspections, CSA inspections, and internal inspections, as required
• Investigates security incidents/violations and prepares reports specifying corrective and preventive actions, including reports submitted to CSA personnel
• Leads and performs security tasks associated with the construction or modification and approval of classified areas
• Develops, implements, and maintains required security documentation, including OPSEC plans, CONOPS, SOPs, desktop instructions, and related material.
• Performs contract security classification actions, including reviewing and interpreting Form DD‑254 and creating Form DD‑254 for subcontractors
• Supports a fast‑paced environment
• Creates, maintains, and leverages working relationships with internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance
• Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM)
• Working knowledge DISS and NISS applications
• Working knowledge of DD Form 254
• Prior experience as an AFSO or FSO
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior completion of the FSO for Possessing Facilities curriculum in DCSA’s CDSE
• OPSEC program experience
• Classification review experience
• Knowledge of SIMS application
• Knowledge of Lenel access control systems
• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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
• 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.