RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Industrial Security Analyst. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support Advanced Programs.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Support a fast-paced, high-profile, program; create, maintain, and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers
• Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
• Conduct security education classes and security audits
• Assist with Media Issuance, Accountability, and Destruction or serve as a Data Transfer Agent
• Receive, process, distribute, and control classified documentation (hard copy and electronic media) entering or leaving the facility
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues
• Submit, review, and verify Visit Requests through queries to government security databases and systems
• Support classified security programs and provide expertise in all security functions in accordance with the 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manual (DoD Manual 5205.07) and other applicable security regulations and requirements
• Ensure compliance with government and corporate security policies/procedures
• Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications guidance
• Assist program managers and professional staff in the interpretation, application, and compliance of the program Security Classification Guides (SCG)

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience, or Master's Degree with 6 years of related experience, or 4 years with a PhD (an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree)

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

• Meticulous record-keeping and responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets

• Excellent writing skills, and organizational skills enabling effective communications

• Organized and efficient at time management

• Computer and desktop Microsoft office software products experience

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Security Information Management System (SIMs)

• Experience with NISS, DISS and JADE

• Prior Contractor Facility Security Officer (FSO) and SAP Security Officer (CSSO) Experience

• Experience leading small teams

• Experience with SAP inspections and a record of Satisfactory compliance ratings

• Strong working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Department of Defense (DoD) Manuals (to include DoDM 5205.07 Special Access Program Security Manual), and/or the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.