Associate Industrial Security Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities: Serve as a Personnel Security specialist and security generalist on a classified security team. Primarily responsible for processing personnel for program access, incoming and outgoing classified visits, indoctrination briefings, and general security support for a classified program. Input and research data in SIMS, excel, and other databases.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 0 years of experience OR an additional 4 years of security or related administrative experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

• Candidate must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level with a background investigation date within the last 6 years

• Ability to obtain and maintain access to a Special Access Program (SAP)

• Must be proficient in desktop computing and MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a self-starter attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with a background investigation date within the last 6 years

• CDSE Professional Certification

• Experience working in an SAP environment

• Working knowledge of the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to maintain positive working relationship with internal and external customers

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines

• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Salary Range: $61,200.00 - $91,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.