Associate Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman • El Segundo, CA

4d • $63,000 - $94,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst (Level 1) to join its team in El Segundo, California. The selected candidate will develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in a fast-paced portfolio of programs. The role supports Special Access Program (SAP) security activities, classified access and material accountability, protection across personnel, physical, information, and operations security, and coordination with government customers and internal program stakeholders. The position requires onsite work in a SAPF or closed-area environment and may involve travel 10% of the time. An active Secret clearance is required to start, along with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and applicable SAP and/or SCI approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or four years of security experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and SAP and/or SCI approvals.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to brief individuals and small groups.
• Proficiency with standard office software and file management.
• Ability to work onsite in a SAPF or closed-area environment and support time-sensitive program needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar databases.
• Working knowledge of SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance.
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
• Flexibility in responding to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end SAP lifecycle activities, including nominations, access determinations, indoctrinations, continuous evaluation, and debriefings.
• Process and track Program Access Requests (PARs), verifying eligibility, need-to-know, billet alignment, and documentation accuracy.
• Conduct and document SAP indoctrinations and debriefs, briefing program-specific security rules, handling, reporting, foreign travel, and counterintelligence awareness.
• Manage SAP visit control by preparing, submitting, and verifying visit certifications; coordinating classified visits; hosting and escorting visitors; and maintaining visit logs.
• Operate within SAPFs and closed areas, managing entry and exit controls, access rosters, badging, opening and closing procedures, classified material storage and transmission, and alarm-response coordination.
• Maintain need-to-know and least-privilege access, monitor and reconcile access rosters, and promptly remove access when no longer required.
• Support program protection across personnel, physical, information, and operations security; assist with risk mitigation and incident response.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain SAP security SOPs, indoctrination and debrief templates, access rosters, destruction records, and courier or hand-carry documentation.
• Coordinate with government Program Security Officers, Contractor/Government Special Security Officers, Information System Security teams, and program management to meet requirements and resolve issues.
• Prepare for and support self-inspections, customer assessments, and audits; track and close corrective actions.
• Provide security education, training, and awareness tailored to SAP roles and responsibilities.
• Support classified material accountability, marking, reproduction, transmission, and destruction in accordance with policy.
• Use applicable systems and tools, such as DISS and NISS, for eligibility, visit certifications, and facility records, as required.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and government customers, provide timely status updates, and respond to data calls.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level