Industrial Security Analyst

Industrial Security Analyst Level 2

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Industrial Security Analyst Level 2 located in Aurora, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Industrial Security Analyst - Level 2 will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and support all security activities and operations. The selected candidate will be a member of our Program Security Team and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones in several security disciplines (DoD, SAP, & SCI). They will also have the responsibility of administering comprehensive security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support a fast-paced, high-profile program; creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers
• Study and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures that apply to company operations
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including security SCIF and/or SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, Security Education, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management
• Develop and implement a security education and awareness program
• Conduct internal security audits. Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken
• Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with the Security Statements of Work, DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications guidance
• Assist program managers and professional staff in interpreting, applying, and complying with program Security Classification Guides (SCG)
• Provide personnel security (PERSEC) support to include but not limited to reviewing and processing required documentation in support of SCI and SAP nomination processes; maintain PERSEC databases; prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings; access, review, and submit clearance and access information using the appropriate government database and other information systems
• Provide facility security administration, documentation, and support: implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); conduct SCI and SAP security program self-inspections
• Provide security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) build construction projects to include obtaining customer accreditation in accordance with SCI and SAP DoD Manuals, ICD, ICS Tech Spec, and other government requirements
• Manage and maintain UL-2050 Compliant Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and automated Access Control Systems (ACS)
• Perform the duties of a Top-Secret Control Officer (TSCO) as required and maintain accountability of classified materials
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience OR Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval(s) prior to onboarding
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Joint Air Force, Army, and Navy (JAFAN), DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements
• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products
• Must be detail-oriented, have meticulous record-keeping, and will be responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience working within a SCIF or SAPF
• DCID 6/4 or ICD 704 eligibility in DISS Active
• TS/SCI with a current Polygraph
• Experience with SIMS and/or Government Security Databases

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.