Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

2d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst to join its team in Elkton, Maryland. The role develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment; implements applicable federal security regulations; and supports regulatory compliance and security operations. The analyst also supports the site Industrial Security Team and programs, including training development, security system updates, clearance verification, audits, investigations, and emergency or mission-related needs. The position requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, with a background investigation date within the last six years. Travel is 10% of the time, and no relocation assistance is available. The role may require responding to calls and notifications outside regular working hours to support emergencies, team and program deliverables, and mission milestones.

Requirements

At least 5 years of security experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a master's degree; alternatively, an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
Must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with a background investigation date within the last 6 years.
Experience developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
Experience studying and implementing federal security regulations applicable to company operations.
Experience obtaining rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from government agencies for regulatory compliance.
Experience preparing regulatory manuals and establishing procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials.
Experience conducting security education classes and security audits.
Experience investigating security violations and preparing reports specifying preventive action.
Working knowledge of the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Foreign Military Sales contracts, offsets, and collaboration with a foreign disclosure office.
Prior experience leading proposal efforts, including writing Basis of Estimates, labor forecasting, and SOW review.
Prior experience with ITAR/export compliance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to demonstrate positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Working knowledge of corporate and government systems, including NISS and SIMS.
Experience supporting a manufacturing facility.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
OPSEC Level II certification and Security+ certification.
Familiarity with Agile Systems Engineering processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
Study and implement federal security regulations applicable to company operations.
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from government agencies to support regulatory compliance.
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.
Update security databases within the Security Information Management System (SIMS).
Use DISS for clearance verification for SCI and/or SAP processing.
Assist the site Industrial Security Team and programs as needed.
Develop training specific to program needs and requirements.
Respond to off-hour notifications and calls to support emergencies, team and program deliverables, and mission milestones.
Perform other duties as assigned.