Industrial Security Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman • Gilbert, AZ

2d • $65,500 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Industrial Security Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 in Gilbert, Arizona. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommuting. The analyst maintains compliance with applicable security regulations and leads or supports Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. The role supports high-profile programs, works with internal and external customers, and requires travel, including security support at deployed CONUS launch-operation locations. Travel is approximately 10%.

The analyst oversees classified security programs and provides program, personnel, facility, and physical security support in accordance with applicable DoD and Intelligence Community requirements. Duties include maintaining security documentation and records; supporting personnel nominations, access, visits, briefings, and debriefings; conducting inspections; managing classified materials and destruction; supporting facility accreditation and access-control systems; and preparing security documentation for launch operations. The analyst also investigates and reports security issues, advises personnel and leaders on compliance, and liaises with government agencies, customers, contractors, employees, and managers.

The position requires an active, current, and in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP approval or access. Level 2 qualification requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, a master’s degree and no experience, or an additional four or more years of experience in lieu of a degree. Level 3 requires a bachelor’s degree and five years, a master’s degree and three years, a Ph.D. and one year, or an additional four or more years of experience in lieu of a degree. Both levels require experience with Microsoft Office desktop products and familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and DoD 5205.07 manuals.

Requirements

• For Level 2: bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or master’s degree and zero years of professional experience; an additional four or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Level 3: bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience, master’s degree and three years, or Ph.D. and one year; an additional four or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP approval or access.
• Experience with computer and desktop Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and DoD 5205.07 manuals.
• Ability to travel and perform security responsibilities at deployed CONUS locations in support of launch operations.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) or related experience.
• Ability to work as a self-starter with minimal supervision.
• ICD 704 eligibility in DISS.
• Personnel and program security experience.
• Tact, discretion, and diplomacy across a variety of program areas.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent speaking, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a fast-paced, high-profile program and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Oversee classified security programs and provide expertise in security functions under applicable SAP, SCI, DNI, IC Tech Spec, NISPOM, and other security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with government and corporate security policies and procedures.
• Ensure classified programs and cleared facilities adhere to contractual guidance, including DD Form 254 requirements.
• Assist program managers and staff with interpreting and applying Security Classification Guides.
• Provide program and personnel security support, including processing SAP and SCI nominations, administering indoctrinations and debriefings, using DISS and JADE, maintaining personnel-security databases, managing document-control records, and processing visit authorizations.
• Provide facility security administration, documentation, and management support.
• Draft and implement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct SAP and SCI security program self-inspections.
• Manage inventories of accountable holdings and maintain accountability of classified material.
• Prepare and submit status reports to government agencies and administer the classified destruction program.
• Receive, process, distribute, and control classified documentation and electronic media entering or leaving the facility, including electronic data transfers.
• Maintain suspense copies of couriered material and perform follow-up as needed.
• Pursue and obtain customer accreditation for SAPFs and SCIFs, including applicable physical, facility, access-control, network, IT, cryptographic, and personnel security requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and submit physical security documentation, including Fixed Facility Checklists and applicable TEMPEST Addendums.
• Manage and maintain UL-2050-compliant intrusion detection systems and automated access control systems.
• Develop, document, and present classified security education, awareness, and training activities.
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues, and advise employees, supervisors, and managers on compliance actions.
• Maintain liaison with government agencies, customers, contractors, employees, and managers.
• Review and verify personnel clearances and SAP/SCI accesses through government security databases and systems.
• Perform Special Program Accountability Officer duties as required.
• Generate or review Program Access Request packages and confirm required information, forms, and signatures are complete and current.
• Generate Program Indoctrination Agreements and support or conduct government security briefs and debriefs.
• Implement procedures for responding to security incidents and investigating and reporting security violations and incidents.
• Manage Government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Travel to deployed CONUS locations to perform security responsibilities in support of launch operations.
• Travel to security working groups and perform launch security operations.
• Prepare security documentation for pre-launch and post-launch activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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