Industrial Security Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals. In this role, you will contribute to safeguarding critical technologies and supporting our national security mission within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This position is based in Iuka, MS , where you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements and help maintain a robust security posture across our operations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develops and administers security education, training, and awareness tailored to SAP roles and responsibilities and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

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.

Support end-to-end SAP lifecycle activities, including nominations, access determinations, indoctrinations, continuous evaluation, and debriefings.

Process and track Program Access Requests (PARs); verify eligibility, need-to-know, billet alignment, and documentation accuracy.

Conduct and document SAP indoctrinations and debriefs; brief program-specific security rules, handling, reporting, foreign travel, and counterintelligence awareness.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, Master's degree with 0 years of experience OR an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree.

US Citizenship required.

Current Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

In-scope investigation completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.

Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and a self-starter attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret clearance

CDSE Professional Certification

Experience working in an SAP environment

Working knowledge of the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals

Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,100.00 - $93,100.00

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.

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.