(SkillBridge) Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Aurora, CO

2d•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 to join their collaborative teams in Aurora, CO. This position is 100% onsite and requires a Top Secret security clearance. The Industrial Security Analyst will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and support all security activities and operations. The selected candidate will be a member of the Program Security Team and collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations, ensuring security compliance with government and company regulations. They will administer comprehensive security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment, striving for excellence in executing security milestones in DoD, SAP, and SCI disciplines.

Requirements

Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements
Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience working within a SCIF or SAPF
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products
Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Will consider an additional four years of professional experience in lieu of a degree for Level 3
Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience
Will consider an additional four years of professional experience in lieu of a degree for Level 4

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph
Experience with SIMS and/or Government Security Databases

Responsibilities

Support a fast-paced, high-profile program; creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers
Author clear, comprehensive Concept-of-Operations (CONOPS) documents for a variety of security initiatives
Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including security SCIF and/or SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, SETA, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management
Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders with security updates
Study and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures that apply to company operations
Provide Security support for ground surveys and mission operations
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
Develop and implement security education programs. 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 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)
Develop and implement OPSEC/ Program protection plans
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
Pursue and obtain customer accreditation for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) in accordance with SCI and SAP DoD Manuals, IC Tech Spec, and other government requirements
Manage and maintain UL-2050 Compliant Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and automated Access Control Systems (ACS)
Other duties as assigned