Sr. Industrial Security Analyst

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality.  Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration.  Our combined efforts mean our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world.  With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. 

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst to join our team in in Huntsville, AL.

This position requires the selected candidate to be on-site and does not allow for remote work. No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, 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

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst:

• BA + 10 years of experience or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience in related field.

• Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance

• Fully proficient knowledge of a strong security program in compliance with the Department of Defense Manual 5205.07 Vol 1-4; National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense (DoD) Manual (DoDM) 5205.07, Volume 1, DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manual; General Procedures, 18 June 2015, Incorporating Change 1, Effective 12 February 2018 DoDM 5205.07, Volume 2, DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manual; Personnel Security, 24 November, 2015, Incorporating Change 1, Effective 12 February 2018 DoDM 5205.07, Volume 3 & 4 DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manual; Physical Security, 23 April 2015, Incorporating Change 2, 12 February 2018

• Proficient in Communications Security (COMSEC) Manual NSA/CSS 3-16, Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), program specific Program Security Directives (PSD) and associated corporate and government policies and directives

• Must have experience in Foreign Military Sales Contracts, Offsets, and collaboration with foreign disclosure office

•  Must have experience managing Industrial Security programs: Writing OPSEC plans, Program Protection Implementation Plans, SPP

• Must have OPSEC Level II certification, Security+ certification

• Familiarity with Agile Systems Engineering processes

Successful candidates will possess the following traits:

• 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

•  Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent communication, speaking and writing and organizational skills

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience obtaining facility accreditation

• Prior experience leading proposal efforts: writing Basis of Estimates, Labor forecasting, SOW review

• Prior experience supporting Agile/DevSecOps environment   

• Prior experience with ITAR/Export compliance     

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.