Principal Cyber / Sr. Principal Cyber Intelligence Analyst (TS/SCI w/Polygraph)

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Are you interested in defining possible?  Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is actively recruiting Mid to Senior level Cyber Intelligence Analyst in support of an existing long-term Government Program Office. This position is in Arlington, VA and will support our Cyber Operations team conducting analysis and developing solutions in support of DoD Cyber efforts. Our Cyber Intel Analysts will provide full-spectrum, cyber intelligence analysis in support of customer requirements.  We're looking for a highly motivated, team oriented, individuals with the ability to communicate and coordinate highly technical analysis directly with the customer and geographically distributed team members.The position can be filled at a level 3 or 4 based on the basic qualifications below.What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct all-source intelligence research and analysis on networks of interest
• Conduct network links and nodes analysis
• Prepare cyber intelligence assessments, papers and presentations based on research and analysis of classified and open-source information
• Provide analytic support to planning, execution and assessment of cyberspace operations
• Coordinate with community experts to advance holistic approach to the planning and conduct of cyber operations
• Present recommendations and findings to senior US government officials
   

What basic qualifications you to have to be considered:

• An active TS/SCI and Polygraph clearance
• Experience utilizing all-source intelligence to conduct research, analysis and reporting
• NSA and/or USCYBERCOM experience
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Level 3: BS degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Or 3 years with a MS degree. An additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
• Level 4: BS degree and 9 years of relevant experience. Or 7 years with a MS degree. An additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree.

Our preferred qualifications:

• Experience conducting links and nodes analysis 
• Technical or HUMINT targeting
• SIGINT Development
• Experience providing analytic support to planning, execution and assessment of cyberspace operations 
• Experience with Special Access Program processes and procedures
• Experience briefing senior US government officials

Salary Range: $92,200 USD - $138,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $114,300 USD - $171,500 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.