Principal Industrial Security Analyst/Sr. Princ Industrial Security Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst 3 / Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst 4 to join our excellent, diverse team of security professionals.  This position reports to the Rancho Carmel DoD Security Manager. This is an on-site position at the Rancho Carmel campus, located in San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will serve as the Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) for the Rancho Carmel facility.

Job Responsibilities:

Supports a fast-paced environment; create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers. 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. Conducts security education classes and security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Builds and maintains a strong security program compliant with the 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and all other applicable security requirements.
• Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
• Proactively supports security requirements for proposal activities including develops Basis of Estimate (BOE) for security labor support for classified programs.
• Studies and implements U.S. 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 records and materials.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness program.
• Successfully plans and performs all manner of security inspections, including self-inspections, CSA inspections, and internal inspections, as required.
• Investigates security incidents and prepares reports to submit to CSA personnel.
• Leads and performs the security tasks associated with the construction or modification and approval of classified areas.
• Develops, implements, and maintains all manner of required security documentation to include OPSEC plans, CONOPS, SOPs, desktop instructions, and more.
• Leads and performs all manner of contract security classification actions including reviewing and interpreting Form DD-254, creating Form DD-254 for subcontractors, and more.

This position may be filled at either a level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications for a level 3:  

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of security or related experience or MS Degree and 3 years of Security or related experience. An additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs).

Basic Qualifications for a level 4:  

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of security or related experience related experience or MS Degree and 6 years of Security or related experience. An additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an AFSO.
• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Knowledge Of Workday and SIMS applications.
• Knowledge of Lenel access control systems.
• Knowledge DISS and NISS applications.
• Prior completion of the FSO for Possessing Facilities curriculum in DCSA’s CDSE.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• OPSEC program experience.
• Classification review experience.
• Prior TSCO experience.
• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.