Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 or 4

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Senior Principal), to join our Payload & Ground Systems team in Morrisville, NC. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible

This position seeks a proactive, experienced program security officer to assist with the execution of diverse program security requirements, management of DoD SAPF and SCIF environments which includes maintain compliance with all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements.

The primary function of this position will be a balance between Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and in some cases, Contractor Program Personnel Security (CPPS) lead for our programs. In this position you will be supporting multiple fast-paced, high-profile programs using superb customer service skills to maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4.

In this job, you will:

• Support a fast-paced, high-profile program, creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers
• Study and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures that apply to company operations
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including security SCIF and/or SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, SETA, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management
• Develop and implement security education program. Conduct internal security audits
• Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken
• Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with the DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications guidance
• Assist program managers and professional staff in interpreting, applying, and complying with program Security Classification Guides (SCG)
• Provide personnel security (PERSEC) support to include but not limited to reviewing and processing required documentation in support of SCI and SAP nomination processes; maintain PERSEC databases; prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings; access, review, and submit clearance and access information using the appropriate government database and other information systems
• Provide facility security administration, documentation, and support: implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); conduct SCI and SAP security program self-inspections
• Pursue and obtain customer accreditation for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) in accordance with SCI and SAP DoD Manuals, IC Tech Spec, and other government requirements
• Manage and maintain UL-2050 Compliant Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and automated Access Control Systems (ACS)
• Perform the duties of a Top-Secret Control Officer (TSCO) as required and maintain accountability of classified materials
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications – Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SCI accesses
• Willingness to take a Polygraph
• Must be able to implement the 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, DODM 5205.07 SAP Manuals volumes 1-4, DODM 5105.21 volumes 1-3
• Familiarity with the following: ICD 705, ICD 704, and ICD 503
• Experience shall include direct program security experience within the DoD and IC community
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

Basic Qualifications – Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SCI accesses
• Willingness to take a Polygraph
• Must be able to implement the 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Rule, DODM 5205.07 SAP Manuals volumes 1-4, DODM 5105.21 volumes 1-3
• Familiarity with the following: ICD 705, ICD 704, and ICD 503
• Experience shall include direct program security experience within the DoD and IC community
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility and polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous COMSEC experience
• Course completion certificates for ICD705

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Exemplary customer service skills, oral and written skills for interface with internal and external customers
• Maintain demeanor and decorum in a fast paced, challenging, dynamic work environment

About Payload & Ground Systems: Payload & Ground Systems provides small-medium satellites for commercial/government use, leading in-space servicing & logistics. Supports 4 satellite orbits, plus national & space security systems.

About Security: Committed to protecting people, information, and assets; focusing on excellence through innovative solutions to an evolving threat environment and driving risk reduction by leveraging network environments, standardization, and customer requirements.

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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