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 is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst to perform day-to-day Personnel Security (PERSEC) tasks located in Palmdale, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities: Creates and maintains accurate PERSEC hard copy and electronic records per DoD policy, customer requirements, and NG procedures. Reviews Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy, assists nominees as needed, and monitors the application process to prevent unnecessary delays. Supports initial, annual, and events driven SAP training to ensure compliance with DoD SAPCO policy. Processes Visitor Access Requests (VARs). Supports reporting of adverse information to appropriate collateral and SAP security program managers. Authors detailed work center procedures to allow other security professionals to perform PERSEC duties to guarantee continuity of operations. Performs other security duties as needed, which may include supporting security operations, physical security, document control, etc. This is an entry-level position in the Industrial Security field.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree OR 4 years of Industrial Security experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree

• Current Active Secret clearance with ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access

• US Citizenship required

• Knowledge of: DODM 5205.07 V1, DISS, JADE, AP-CARS, and SIMS

• Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs)

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment, take guidance, and follow projects through to completion with oversight

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

• Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program

• Experience with government networks CV2, CORE, JADE, etc

• PERSEC experience

• Experience completing compliance self-inspections and supporting formal customer compliance inspections

Primary Level 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 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 comple