Industrial Security Analyst - Level 4

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

3d • $117,500 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 4 in Redondo Beach, California. The position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. The analyst implements national security directives, particularly NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives, Special Access Program directives, and other applicable guidance. The role requires a seasoned security professional who can work and make decisions independently while collaborating with a team, setting priorities, managing customer expectations, and interacting with internal and external customers, including government security officials. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available. An active Top Secret clearance is required at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP approval or access.

The role develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment; implements applicable federal security regulations; obtains government rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations; prepares procedures and manuals; conducts security education and audits; and investigates security violations. The stated primary-level salary range is $117,500–$176,300. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman lists health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off among its benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years; an additional 4 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, and ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP approval or access.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives, NISPOM, SAP Directives (DoDM 5205.07), and supplemental information-system security; experience implementing ICD 705 standards.
• Experience providing security-related subject-matter expertise for program protection on complex programs.
• Experience serving as lead Contractor Program Security Officer for DX-rated programs with high visibility and complex security dynamics.
• Experience providing security-related launch support.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions without direct supervision.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Cleared Defense Contractor working in corporate and/or government environments with industrial security duties supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense programs.
• Completion of an accredited or approved CSSO course; other professional accreditations and certifications.
• Efficient, proactive, responsive team-player approach and excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with corporate management and government customers at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and experience using security management software and applications.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive deliverables, and self-starting, disciplined, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives and NISPOM; supplemental information-system security experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
• Study and implement federal security regulations that apply to company operations.
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for regulatory compliance from government agencies.
• Prepare manuals outlining regulations 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.
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interact with internal and external customers, including government security officials, in the performance of security duties.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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