Position Details
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Position Summary
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Aurora, CO, 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 security SCIF and/or SAPF 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
- Provide security support for ground surveys and mission 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 Form254, 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, including reviewing and processing required documentation for 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
- Pursue and obtain customer accreditation for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) in accordance with SCI and SAP DoD Manuals, IC Tech Spec, and other government requirements
- Manage and maintain UL‑2050 compliant Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and automated Access Control Systems (ACS)
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications – Level 3
- 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 four years of professional experience in lieu of a degree
- Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
- Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR32 part117 (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
Basic Qualifications – 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 four years of professional experience in lieu of a degree
- Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
- Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR32 part117 (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 TS/SCI with a current Polygraph
- Experience with SIMS and/or Government Security Databases
Salary and Compensation
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 – $141,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 – $176,300.00
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. Base pay may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus. Variations such as long‑term incentives may apply in leadership roles. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Additional Information
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space