Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 89,900 - 134,900; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst 3/CPSO to support a fast-paced, high-profile program and manage security across classified materials and procedures.

The role involves implementing multi-disciplinary security, preparing regulatory guidance, and delivering briefings while maintaining relationships with customers and internal teams. Requires active Top Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years CPSO/security experience or MS degree and 4+ years CPSO/security experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required and U.S. citizenship.
• Knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705/704 and NISPOM sponsor procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer security programs for classified materials and equipment.
• Implement a multi-discipline security program including access control and OPSEC.
• Study federal security regulations applying to company operations.
• Prepare manuals and procedures for handling, storing and granting access to records.
• Conduct security education and briefings; investigate violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain knowledge of DoD security manuals and sponsor procedures.

Skills

Security clearance CPSO

DoD 5205.07 SAP

ICD 705/704

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DISS

SIMS

JADE

Job description

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Required

Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret. Clearance required to start: Yes.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst 3/CPSO. This CPSO position supports a program (or multiple programs) as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. The role involves supporting a fast‑paced, high‑profile program and creating, maintaining and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
• Implement a multi‑disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC, etc.).
• Study and implement federal security regulations that apply to company operations.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Prepare manuals outlining regulations, and establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitor access to restricted records and materials.
• Conduct security education classes and related briefings.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions to be taken.
• Maintain working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of CPSO, security or related experience.
• MS degree and 4+ years of CPSO, security or related experience.
• Additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Current active Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DISS, SIMS, and/or JADE.

Salary Range

Primary level salary range: $89,900.00 – $134,900.00.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and in some cases long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.