Principal 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 means that 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 Principal Industrial Security Analyst to join our team in in Elkton, MD.

• →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 the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals
• →Security database updates within the Security Information Management System (SIMS)
• →Access to DISS for clearance verification for SCI and/or SAP processing
• →Assist the site Industrial Security Team and programs as needed
• →Training development (specific to program needs/requirements)
• →Other duties as assigned
• →Respond to off‑hour notifications and calls to support emergencies, team and program deliverables, and mission milestones.

• 5 years of Security experience with Bachelor's; OR 3 years with Master’s OR an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree
• Candidate must have and be able to maintain an Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Top Secret level with a background investigation date within the last 6 years
• 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 the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals

• Prior experience in Foreign Military Sales Contracts, Offsets, and collaboration with foreign disclosure office.
• Prior experience leading proposal efforts: writing Basis of Estimates, Labor forecasting, SOW review
• Prior experience with ITAR/Export compliance  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of Corporate and Govt. systems: NISS & SIMS
• Experience supporting manufacturing facility
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• OPSEC Level II certification, Security+ certification
• Familiarity with Agile Systems Engineering processes