Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Iuka, MS

3d • $62,100 - $93,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 2 to help safeguard critical technologies and support its national security mission. Based in Iuka, Mississippi, this role works with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements and maintain a robust security posture. Travel is required 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

The analyst develops and administers security education, training, and awareness for SAP roles and procedures involving classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. The role supports the full SAP lifecycle, including access requests and determinations, indoctrinations, continuous evaluation, and debriefings. It also involves interpreting regulations, preparing procedures and manuals, conducting security classes and audits, and documenting program security briefings.

The position requires a current active U.S. Government Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain and maintain SAP eligibility and access. Compensation is listed as $62,100 to $93,100. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, a master’s degree with 0 years of experience, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Current active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• In-scope investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.
• Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain and maintain SAP eligibility and access.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a self-starter attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret clearance.
• CDSE Professional Certification.
• Experience working in an SAP environment.
• Working knowledge of the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility in responding to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer security education, training, and awareness tailored to SAP roles, responsibilities, and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from government agencies for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare manuals and establish procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.
• Conduct security education classes and security audits.
• 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 debriefings, including briefings on program-specific security rules, handling, reporting, foreign travel, and counterintelligence awareness.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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