Principal Industrial Security Analyst / CSSO

CSSO Position At Northrop Grumman

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 is seeking a CSSO to support multiple programs under our Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) business area as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following : supporting a fast-paced, high-profile program; 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. Experience in program security, with knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC etc.). 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 visitor's access to restricted records and materials. Conducts security education classes and related briefings. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and / or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.

Basic Qualifications for a level 3 : 5+ Years of CSSO or relevant experience with Bachelors; or 3+ Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree. Current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain / maintain Top Secret. In-scope investigation (T3, T3R, T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program. Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain / maintain SAP eligibility and access. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications : Top Secret clearance. Experience with customer high side networks to include CV2, CORE, CNET, JADE, etc. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion. Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines. Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). OPSEC program experience. Self-starter with minimal supervision. Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications. Computer and desktop office software products experience. Classification review experience.