Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst - Facility Security Officer /Contractor Program Security Officer

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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.

The Space Components Division is seeking a Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst - Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our team in our San Diego, CA location. 

The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, Implement, and administers security plans, programs, and policies for the protection of classified or proprietary materials, documents, hardware, and equipment.
• Prepares security plans outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for screening, granting personnel and visitors access to restricted areas, information, and materials.
• Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations (32 CFR Part 117 the NISPOM Rule and DoDM 5205.7 Vol 1-4. 
• Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
• Maintains compliance with US Government security regulations and directives.
• Participates in internal and external security compliance assessment reviews and performs self-inspections to ensure compliance with government and company regulations/ requirements.
• Identify deficiencies and recommends corrective action.
• Conducts Physical Security duties and responsibilities for maintaining and establishing new Closed Areas (e.g., complete fixed/closed facility checklists/survey areas, tempest checklist, review and approve facility drawings for new or remodeled classified areas) to ensure compliance with company and government regulations/requirements.
• Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Maintains personnel security database, conducts inquiries for security incidents and ensures compliance with Government and company reporting regulations/requirements.
• Develops, Implements, and Administers Security Awareness and Annual Refresher Training and OPSEC program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 the NISPOM Rule. 
• Performs security indoctrination briefings for newly assigned personnel instructing individuals on the sensitivity of program information, requirements for safeguarding program documentation and facility security policies.
• Perform Personnel Security processes to assist in obtaining individual security clearances/accesses.
• Prepare, review, and submit DD254s and working with Enterprise Security Services Center. Manage subcontracts to ensure security compliance with government regulations /requirements.
• Maintains classified accountability program, oversees secure storage and workspaces for customers and company, conducts annual inventory of accountable classified material.
• Ensures that all classified materials held by the sites are compliant with the regulations and directives which govern marking, handling, controlling, removing, transporting, sanitizing, reusing, and destroying classified information and equipment containing classified information.
• Establish and maintain COMSEC and COMSEC accountability.
• Provides security support to all cleared employees and approved visitors.
• Conducts new employee security briefings, annual security refresher briefings, derivative classification training, exit interviews, debriefings, investigating and reporting security violations and incident reports.
• Maintains the facility Insider Threat Program and administers the Insider Threat Training for the site.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 10 years of experience with a minimum of five years of experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO)  OR Master’s degree with eight years of experience with a minimum of four years of experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO). In lieu of a degree, 14 years of relevant security experience with a minimum of five years of experience as a Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years, OR must be able to maintain an active U.S. Government SCI access with a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
• Requires completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities Curriculum Professional certifications (e.g. ISP, CPP, etc.) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of physical security requirements and standing up of secure facilities.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain a multi-disciplined security program for complex, major acquisition programs.
• Possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of NISPOM, OPSEC, personnel, industrial, cyber, physical, information security principles.
• Understanding and familiarity of DD-254 Implementation Requirements.
• Familiarization with issuing and overseeing contracts for facility security.
• Demonstrated positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access
• Proficient with NISS, DISS, eAPP, SIMs and JADE
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Problem solving/process improvement skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at multi-tasking and initiating projects.

Salary Range: $109,900.00 - $164,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.