Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst, where your analytical expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing protective intelligence capabilities. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with industry partners, utilize open-source intelligence, and provide actionable insights to safeguard the Executive Leadership Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives, alongside a culture that values intellectual curiosity and innovation. If you have the courage to tackle challenges and the drive to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in analytical roles, preferably in DIB.
• Proven experience with OSINT and data mining tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network with DIB partners for protective intelligence.
• Analyze data to identify trends and potential security risks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Protective Intelligence

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Data Mining

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Analytical Software

Data Mining Tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10175873

• Category: Security

• Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

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

• Travel Required: No

• 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst to join our Executive Protection (EP) team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in analytical work, protective intelligence, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). This role requires establishing and maintaining a local network with intelligence elements of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) industry partners and providing comprehensive support to the EP team using data mining and analytical tools.

This position will be located in Falls Church, VA out of our corporate office location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a network with intelligence elements of DIB partners in the Washington, D.C. area.

• Facilitate information sharing and collaboration among DIB partners to enhance protective intelligence capabilities.

• Assist with protective intelligence assessments to identify potential threats to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

• Utilize OSINT and other intelligence sources to gather relevant data and provide actionable insights.

• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and potential security risks.

• Assist the EP team with the use of data mining and analytical tools.

• Provide real-time analytical support to the EP team for incident response and investigations.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of incidents of concern, including voicemails, emails, unwanted mail, and other communications.

• Track and document incidents for follow-up investigations and trend analysis.

• Ensure all documentation is secure, confidential, and readily accessible for authorized personnel.

• Work closely with the EP team to provide comprehensive security support for the ELT.

• Participate in regular briefings and meetings to update the team on current threat levels and intelligence findings.

• Assist in the development and implementation of security protocols and procedures based on intelligence assessments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; a High School diploma and 14+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Proven experience in analytical roles within the DIB, with a focus on protective intelligence.

• Extensive experience with OSINT and the use of analytical and data mining tools.

• Prior experience in establishing networks and collaborative relationships with intelligence elements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in data mining techniques and analytical software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in a relevant field such as Intelligence Studies, Security Management, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience in open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize OSINT data into actionable intelligence reports.

• Experience in visualizing complex data sets to identify and track threat networks.

Salary Range: $109,900 - $164,900

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.