Industrial Security/Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

4d • $72,400 - $134,900

About The Position

The Industrial Security Analyst 2/3 manages and executes comprehensive program security operations across multiple security disciplines while building effective relationships with internal and external customers. The role serves as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO), providing security oversight for restricted programs and proactive guidance to a fast-paced, high-visibility program. It may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3.

The analyst manages daily security compliance and operations across areas including SAPF administration, physical security, communications security, personnel security, operations security, contract security, visitor control, investigations, and document control. The role ensures adherence to federal regulations, DD254 contractual requirements, program Security Classification Guides, DoD SAP security manuals, IC Technical Specification for ICD/ICS 705, NISPOM, and other applicable customer requirements.

The position also supports facility security administration and SAPF accreditation; develops security procedures, documentation, training, briefings, and status updates; conducts audits and inspections; manages security incidents and corrective actions; and provides personnel, classified-material, document-control, and visitor-control support. The role requires a current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval/access. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of security or relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of security or relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval/access.
• Experience with Microsoft Office desktop software, including Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and DoD 5205.07 manuals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) and oversee security for restricted programs.
• Provide proactive security guidance and solutions to program stakeholders and customers.
• Build and maintain working relationships with program management, engineering, contracts, internal stakeholders, external customers, and government counterparts.
• Manage program security compliance and daily operations across security disciplines, including SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, contract security, SETA, investigations, visitor control, and document control.
• Ensure operations comply with federal regulations, DD254 requirements, program Security Classification Guides, and applicable DoD, IC, and customer security requirements.
• Interpret and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures; obtain government rulings, interpretations, or acceptable deviations when needed.
• Develop and maintain security education, training, and awareness programs.
• Plan and conduct internal SAP security audits and self-inspections; track and close corrective actions; support customer-led inspections and assessments.
• Provide facility security administration, documentation, and general support.
• Develop, implement, and maintain program SOPs and other security documentation.
• Develop and deliver security briefings and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, program leadership, and government customers.
• Provide management with security status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Lead inquiries into security incidents and potential compromises; document facts in SIMS and associated files, implement corrective actions, and report incidents to the CAGE FSO and CSA as required.
• Review and process documentation supporting SAP nominations and adjudications; administer program indoctrinations, briefings, and debriefings.
• Access, review, and submit clearance and access information through DISS, NISS, JADE, and other government systems; maintain PERSEC databases.
• Maintain document-control registers and databases; manage receipt, transmission, reproduction, storage, tracking, and destruction of classified material.
• Process visit authorizations and oversee visitor-control procedures.
• Oversee SAPF construction and physical security modifications, accreditation, reaccreditation, and daily operations in accordance with applicable standards.
• Manage UL-2050-compliant IDS and ACS, including developing and maintaining Fixed Facility Checklists.
• Maintain accountability of classified material, including registers, electronic media transfers, and secure destruction programs.
• Pursue and obtain customer accreditation for SAPFs.
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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