Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida seeks an Industrial Security Analyst Level 3 or 4 to join a diverse security team. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with government regulations and administering security programs for classified materials while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on a fast-paced program.

The candidate should hold an active Secret clearance, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional security experience or higher
• Active Secret clearance with in-scope investigation completed within last 5 years or CE enrollment
• Familiarity with CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM), ICDs, and DoD manuals
• Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Support a fast-paced, high-profile program with internal and external customers
• Author clear CONOPS documents for security initiatives
• Manage program security compliance across multiple functions
• Develop and deliver security presentations to stakeholders
• Study and implement security policies and regulations applicable to operations
• Assist with interpreting and applying Program Security Classification Guides

Skills

Security clearance

Written communication

Oral communication

MS Office

Security regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in security

Master's degree in security

PhD in security

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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's Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team of qualified individuals in Melbourne, Florida .

The selected candidate will be a member to our diverse security team and regularly collaborate with colleagues across the site. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones. They will also have the responsibility of administering comprehensive security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

In this job, you will:

• Support a fast-paced, high-profile program; creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers

• Author clear, comprehensive Concept-of-Operations (CONOPS) documents for a variety of security initiatives

• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including DoD facility administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, SETA, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management

• Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders with security updates

• Study and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures that apply to company operations

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

• Develop and implement security education programs. Conduct internal security audits. Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken

• Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with the DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications guidance

• Assist program managers and professional staff in interpreting, applying, and complying with program Security Classification Guides (SCG)

• Develop and implement OPSEC/ Program protection plans

• Provide personnel security (PERSEC) support to include but not limited to reviewing and processing required documentation in support of SCI and SAP nomination processes; maintain PERSEC databases; prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings; access, review, and submit clearance and access information using the appropriate government database and other information systems

• Provide facility security administration, documentation, and support: implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); conduct SCI and SAP security program self-inspections

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues; provide leadership, guidance, and actionable direction to employees, supervisors, and managers.

• Maintain liaison with government agencies, external customers, contractors, employees, and managers to support mission execution and compliance.

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional security experience, Master's degree with 3 years of professional security experience, PhD with 1 year of professional security experience OR an additional four years of professional security experience in lieu of a degree

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with in-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PR) completed within the last 5 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program

• Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements

• Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional security experience, Master's degree with 6 years of professional security experience, PhD with 4 years of professional experience OR an additional four years of professional experience in lieu of a degree

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with in-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PR) completed within the last 5 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program

• Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements

• Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience working within a SCIF or SAPF

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

• Prior experience leading proposal efforts: writing Basis of Estimates, Labor forecasting, SOW review

• Prior experience with ITAR/Export compliance

• Experience developing or executing construction/renovation security measures for classified areas (e.g., access controls, visitor/escort procedures, secure storage, and material control during build/upgrade efforts).

• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with internal and external customers

• Working knowledge of Corporate and Government systems: NISS & SIMS

• Ability to work independently and lead multi-stakeholder projects to completion

• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

Secondary 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 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