
Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst — a full-time, based in Baltimore, MD role ($112k–$168k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Sr Principal Industrial Security Analyst
Location: United States-Maryland-Baltimore
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst 4/CPSO to support multiple programs under our Advanced Mission Capabilities business unit as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: supporting a fast-paced, high-profile program; create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers. Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
Experience in program security, with knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC etc.). Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations. Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitor’s access to restricted records and materials.
Conducts security education classes and related briefings. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
- Current Active Top Secret clearance with ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access.
- In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.
- 8+ Years of CPSO, Industrial Security or relevant experience with Bachelors; or 6+ Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience with DODM 5205.07 and ICD 705 Tech Spec.
- Experience utilizing DISS
Preferred Qualifications:
- CDSE Industrial Security Training - FSO for Possessing Facilities, Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, SAP Mid-Level, etc.
- Industrial Security Professional Certifications - SPeD SFPC, NCMS ISP, etc.
- Experience with customer high side networks to include CV2, CORE, CNET, JADE, ASCEND, SIC, etc.
- OPSEC and Program Protection (P2) experience.
- Classification review experience.
- Experience supporting classified solicitation activities (BAA, CAA, RFI, RFP, etc.) and generating tailored proposal responses and BOE’s.
- Experience completing compliance self-inspections and supporting formal customer compliance inspections.
- Experience drafting and completing corrective action plans.
- Self-starter with minimal supervision.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
- Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications.
- Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience using SIMSDevelops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations. Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials. Conducts security education classes and security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken.
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What is the salary for Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman is $112,000 - $168,000 USD per year.
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The required skills for Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman include: Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
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Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Principal level position.
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