Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 89,900 - 168,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 3 or 4 for an onsite role in Linthicum, MD. The candidate will serve as CPSO, manage security programs for classified materials, and ensure compliance with government and company regulations across SAP/SCI domains.

The role emphasizes SCIF, SAPF administration, PERSEC support, and DoD security standards, with 100% onsite work.

Qualifications

• Requires Top-Secret clearance at time of application and ability to obtain SAP/SCI clearance.
• Experience with DoD security directives and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support program security compliance and operations across multiple functions.
• Administer SCIF/SAPF security and related systems.
• Develop and implement security education and awareness program.
• Conduct internal security audits and prepare preventive action reports.
• Assist in interpreting and applying Security Classification Guides.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

SCIF administration

SAPF administration

IDS

ACS

PERSEC databases

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

As an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 3 or 4 located in Linthicum, MD, 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.

The Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 or 4 will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and support all security activities and operations. The selected candidate will be a member of our Program Security Team and ensure security compliance with government and company regulations while striving for excellence in executing security milestones across several disciplines (SAP, & SCI). They will also administer comprehensive security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

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

• Support a fast-paced, high-profile program; creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers.
• 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.
• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including security SCIF and/or SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, Security Education, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management.
• Develop and implement a security education and awareness program.
• 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 Security Statements of Work, 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).
• Provide personnel security (PERSEC) support, including 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.
• Provide security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) build construction projects, including obtaining customer accreditation in accordance with SCI and SAP DoD Manuals, ICD, and other government requirements.
• Manage and maintain UL-2050 Compliant Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and automated Access Control Systems (ACS).
• Perform the duties of a Top-Secret Control Officer (TSCO) as required and maintain accountability of classified materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – or – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance approval prior to onboarding.
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Joint Air Force, Army, and Navy (JAFAN), DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements.
• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products.
• Must be detail-oriented, have meticulous record-keeping, and will be responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4

• 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 Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance approval prior to onboarding.
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Joint Air Force, Army, and Navy (JAFAN), DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements.
• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products.
• Must be detail-oriented, have meticulous record-keeping, and will be responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience working within a SCIF or SAPF.
• DCID 6/4 or ICD 704 eligibility in DISS Active.
• TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.
• Experience with SIMS and/or Government Security Databases (JADE).

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. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.