Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst/CSSO. This position will report directly to the Corporate Office Security Manager. This position is an on-site position and will be based out of Falls Church, VA.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution and oversight of the Industrial Security Program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), customer requirements, and internal policies.

Responsibilities:

This position 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. Work as point of contact for alarms/response and work closely with the Enterprise Security Control Center (ESCC).

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.

• 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.

• Provide security guidance and training to junior employees, site leadership, and program teams.

• 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.

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.

• 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.

• Performs all manner of contract security classification actions including reviewing and interpreting Form DD-254, creating Form DD-254 for subcontractors, and more.

• Provide security guidance and training to junior employees, site leadership, and program teams.

• Supporting corporate office security requirements, including emergency response, crisis management, and executive engagements. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience to include industrial security or related disciplines OR Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience to include industrial security or related disciplines OR Associate’s Degree with 10 years of experience to include industrial security or related disciplines OR High School Diploma with 12 years