Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

2d•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Industrial Security Analyst at Level 3 or Level 4 in Dulles, Virginia. The position supports the Space Systems Sector Eastern Region in physical security, focusing on the design, construction, renovation, and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs). It is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The analyst ensures secure areas comply with applicable Department of Defense and Intelligence Community standards for handling and storing Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs before formal accreditation. The role oversees SCIF/SAPF lifecycle activities from concept planning and design through construction and accreditation or certification, and provides technical security guidance to program and site leadership. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence Polygraph. The role may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4. The primary salary range is $94,200–$141,200, and the secondary level salary range is $117,500–$176,300. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman offers benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years, or PhD and 1 year; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
Ability to review and interpret construction drawings (blueprints).
Ability to sustain prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs or ladders.
Familiarity with generating a Fixed Facility Checklist and TEMPEST Checklist.
SCIF/SAPF design and construction experience.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Intrusion Detection Systems and Access Control Systems.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software.
Experience as a construction security monitor (CSM) or construction site security manager (CSSM).
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Ensure secure areas meet applicable DoD and IC standards for processing, handling, and storing SCI and SAP information before SCIF or SAPF accreditation.
Ensure assigned security projects and programs comply with physical security, TEMPEST, and other applicable security governance and standards.
Apply and interpret requirements from ICD 705 Technical Specifications, CNSS publications, and related guidance; communicate general TEMPEST concepts and requirements to stakeholders.
Manage and oversee SCIF/SAPF lifecycle activities from concept planning and design through construction and accreditation or certification.
Review and provide input on physical security and TEMPEST aspects of Design Intent Drawings and Construction Drawings.
Oversee initial alarm installation and testing in accordance with applicable DoD and IC policy requirements.
Advise program and site leadership as a technical expert on physical security for secure facilities, including risk and compliance impacts.
Prepare or review documentation for SCIF/SAPF accreditation, compartmented area approval, and secure area approval, including Fixed Facility Checklists, TEMPEST checklists, and related artifacts.
Manage Government-furnished equipment and materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.