Industrial Security Analyst/Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Maryland; On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer to support security programs and manage compliance with federal regulations. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where you will leverage your interpersonal skills and expertise in security protocols. You will be responsible for developing security procedures, investigating violations, and ensuring the safety of classified materials. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working alongside a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation. If you are a self-starter with strong communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with polygraph is required.
• 2+ years of security administrative experience or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers security programs for classified materials.
• Investigates security violations and prepares preventive action reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

4+ years of applicable work experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Requisition ID: R10189434

• Category: Security

• Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Polygraph

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer (A/CSSO). The candidate must have relevant experience supporting industrial security programs and a working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions amid ambiguity, and meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter requiring minimal supervision. Must be able to travel to the Annapolis Junction site (15-20% of time) and respond on-site to occasional after-hours alarms.

Supports a fast-paced environment; creates, maintains, and leverages working relationships with internal and external customers. 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. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.

This position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a level 2:

• Current Active Top Secret clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2+ years security administrative experience. An additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs).

Basic Qualifications for a level 3:

• Current Active Top Secret clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5+ years security administrative experience. An additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 amid ambiguity, and meet deadlines.
• SCIF management experience; demonstrated knowledge of ICD 705 and 32 CFR 117 the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• 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.

Salary Range: $73,900 - $110,900

Salary Range 2: $91,200 - $136,800

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.