Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst/AFSO

Northrop Grumman$117K — $176K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years Industrial Security/AFSO experience or Master's with 6+ years; equivalent work experience may substitute for degree.
  • Current Active Top-Secret clearance.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Availability to work 1st Shift 9/80 or 4/10 schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a robust security program compliant with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).
  • Develop and administer security programs/procedures for classified materials and documents.
  • Implement U.S. security regulations applicable to company operations.
  • Obtain compliance rulings from government agencies.
  • Prepare security manuals and establish access procedures for restricted materials.
  • Lead security education and training programs.
  • Conduct security inspections and investigations of incidents.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a AFSO/Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst 4to join our excellent, diverse team of security professionals. This is an on-site position at the Rancho Carmel campus, located in San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will serve as the Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) for the Rancho Carmel facility and will report to the Rancho Carmel DoD Security Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Supports a fast-paced environment; 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. 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. Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM).

Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Builds and maintains a strong security program compliant with the 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and all other applicable security requirements.
  • Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
  • Studies and implements U.S. 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 records and materials.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness program.
  • Successfully plans and performs all manner of security inspections, including self-inspections, CSA inspections, and internal inspections, as required.
  • Investigates security incidents and prepares reports to submit to CSA personnel.
  • Leads and performs the security tasks associated with the construction or modification and approval of classified areas.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains all manner of required security documentation to include OPSEC plans, CONOPS, SOPs, desktop instructions, and more.
  • Performs all manner of contract security classification actions including reviewing and interpreting Form DD-254, creating Form DD-254 for subcontractors, and more.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8+ years Industrial Security/AFSO or relevant experience or MS Degree and 6+ years of Industrial Security or relevant experience. An additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Current Active Top-Secret clearance.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs).
  • Must have the ability to work 1st Shift 9/80 or 4/10 schedule.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience as an AFSO.
  • Knowledge of Workday and SIMS applications.
  • Knowledge of Lenel access control systems.
  • Knowledge DISS and NISS applications.
  • Prior completion of the FSO for Possessing Facilities curriculum in DCSA's CDSE.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision.
  • OPSEC program experience.
  • Classification review experience.
  • Prior TSCO experience.
  • Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

#MPR

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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