Sr Principal Industrial Security Analyst

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm as a Contractor Special Security Officer, where you'll develop and manage security programs that protect critical information and materials. This role offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. If you have a passion for security and a pioneering spirit, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. Embrace the challenge of making history with a team that values intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 6+ years with a Master's.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Industrial Security Programs

Interpersonal Skills

Operations Security (OPSEC)

Program Protection Plans

SCIF Management

Time Management

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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). Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills to be able 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. Must possess the ability to travel to the Linthicum MD site (15-20% of time) and respond on-site to occasional after-hours alarms. Potential for CONUS travel (5-10% of time).

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 action 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.