Sr Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contractor Special Security Officer/Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst to lead security programs that protect classified materials and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This role requires a proactive individual with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and making decisions in ambiguous situations. Join a pioneering team where your contributions will have a lasting impact on national security, and enjoy a culture that values intellectual curiosity and diversity. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers security programs for classified materials.
• Conducts security audits and investigates violations.

Skills

Industrial Security Programs

Interpersonal Skills

Intelligence Community Directives (ICD)

National Industrial Security Program (NISP)

Operations Security (OPSEC)

SCIF Management

Time Management

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176830

• Category: Security

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

• Clearance Type: Polygraph

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• 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 looking for a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO)/Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst 4. The candidate must have relevant experience supporting industrial security programs. Strong working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) is required. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions amid ambiguity, and meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter requiring minimal supervision and possess the ability to travel to the Linthicum MD site (15-20% of time) and respond on-site to occasional after-hours alarms.

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. Maintains close working relationships with customer OPSEC team and stakeholders. Provides security education and conducts security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive actions to be taken.

Basic Qualifications for a level 4:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to travel to the Annapolis Junction site (15-20% of time) and respond on-site to occasional after-hours alarms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the implementation of operations security (OPSEC) programs.
• Experience in the implementation of program protection plans.
• 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, self-starter with minimal supervision and 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: $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. 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.