Principal Industrial Security Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Tactical Space Systems is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst who will function as the Offsite Facility Security Officer (FSO) with oversight and responsibility for DoD classified programs, with dual responsibilities as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) reporting directly to the Dulles VA FSO. This position will be located in Fairfax, VA.

Facility Security Officer (FSO) responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Lead the Industrial Security office at the Fairfax site to ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). 
• Manage all DoD classified programs and coordinate support with other programs that are located onsite.
• Maintain security’s database applications (SIMS); process classified visit requests and orchestrate classified visits/meetings.
• Assist with foreign visitors; control and safeguard classified documents; review Security Classification Guides; ensure compliance with protection requirements.
• Focal point for on-site inspections/assessments required by government regulations.
• Conducts investigations and files official reports.
• Administers Security Education and OPSEC programs.
• Reviews technical papers and Contract Security Classification Specification (DD254).
• Work with Dulles COMSEC Manager: semi-annual inventory and account recertification; maintain crypto key/equipment.
• Other security related duties as assigned.

Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Engage with senior level customers and diverse personalities to enable short term deliverables and long-term lasting solutions. 
• Ensuring the protection of national security information in accordance with the DoDM 5205.07, ICD705, and 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).  
• Utilize experience and independent judgment to provide an effective security program that meets government customer and corporate security requirements for highly sensitive, and sometimes complex programs.
• Perform and manage all security related functions to support special access classified programs and ensure compliance with the government directives, company policy and customer requirements. 
• Prepare and maintain personnel security records and process personnel for Special Program access.
• Safeguard, control, accountability, storage, transmission, reproduction, disposition, and retention, of classified material and information. 
• Develop and/or administer various training to include annual security training for cleared employees.
• Investigate and report security incidents.
• Perform/coordinate testing of intrusion detection systems in SAP areas. 
• Interpret and ensure compliance with program security classification guidance.
• Use and maintain security database applications (company & customer).
• Other security related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and five years of relevant experience to include DoD Industrial Security experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional four years of directly relevant experience may be considered.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) current within 6 years.
• Work independently with little direct supervision.
• Knowledge and understanding of the 32 CFR (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) related to security.
• Experience with DISS and NISS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree (Business Administration, Information Systems, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferred).
• Willingness to learn and qualify to perform within the other security disciplines (PERSEC, Physical Security).
• Effective planner, detail oriented with strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Effective written communication skills, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to include working with senior leaders/managers, customers, employees, and security personnel; Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Salary Range: $88,700.00 - $133,100.00

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.