Secret-Cleared Industrial Security Analyst – SAP Focus

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst (ISA1) in El Segundo, CA to develop and administer SAP security programs for classified materials. The role requires a Secret clearance, on-site work, and collaboration with government security teams.

Responsibilities include managing SAP lifecycle activities, indoctrinations, visit control, and program protection across security domains. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SAP/SCI.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and record-keeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to brief individuals.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Ability to work onsite in a SAPF/closed area.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP lifecycle activities: nominations, access determinations, indoctrinations, debriefings.
• Process Program Access Requests; verify eligibility and documentation.
• Conduct SAP indoctrinations and debriefs; brief security rules.
• Manage SAP visit control; coordinate visits and maintain logs.
• Operate SAPF/closed areas: access rosters, badges, material handling.
• Maintain need-to-know and least-privilege access; revoke as needed.
• Support program protection across security domains; assist risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain SAP security SOPs and templates.
• Coordinate with PSOs, CPSO/GSSO, IS teams; resolve issues.
• Prepare for inspections and audits; close corrective actions.
• Provide security training and awareness for SAP roles.
• Use systems like DISS, NISS for eligibility and records.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and respond to data calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years security experience

Tools

DISS

NISS

JADE

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst (ISA1) in El Segundo, CA to develop and administer SAP security programs for classified materials. The role requires a Secret clearance, on-site work, and collaboration with government security teams.

Responsibilities include managing SAP lifecycle activities, indoctrinations, visit control, and program protection across security domains. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.