Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 3 for a 100% onsite role. The candidate will oversee security programs for classified materials, ensuring compliance with government regulations and safeguarding assets essential to national security.

The position requires an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while coordinating with CPSO/CSO and DoD security directives.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph at time of application.
• Program security experience.
• Experience in CPSO/CSSO/CSO or FSO roles.
• SCI experience with in-scope polygraph preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD 705 and DoD security requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
• Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations.
• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• 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.
• Conducts security education classes and security audits.
• Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Decision making

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 3 located in Dulles, VA , 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.

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

• Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

• Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations.

• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.

• 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.

• Conducts security education classes and security audits.

• Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with an active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph at time of application

• Program security experience

• Previous CPSO/CSSO/CSO or FSO experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred SCI Experience with in scope polygraph.

• Experience implementing multiple security disciplines to include Personnel, Physical, Communications and Operations Security programs and requirements.

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions in the midst of ambiguity and meet deadlines.

• Strong leadership skills to include: Self-starter with minimal supervision, high ethical standards.

• Ability to display tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of employees.

• Must be organized and efficient at time management.

• Strong working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements and National Industrial Security Programs (NISP).

• Familiarity with ICD 705.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $141,200.00

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 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.

Job Category: Security