Industrial Security Analyst/Principal Industrial Security Analyst

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 is seeking an Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer (A/CSSO). The candidate must have relevant experience supporting industrial security programs. Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions amid ambiguity, and meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter requiring minimal supervision. Must possess the ability to travel to the Annapolis Junction site (15-20% of time) and respond on-site to occasional after-hours alarms. 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. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. This position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3. Basic Qualifications for a level 2: Current Active Top Secret clearance with polygraph. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2+ years security administrative experience. An additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs). Basic Qualifications for a level 3: Current Active Top Secret clearance with polygraph. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5+ years security administrative experience. An additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs). Preferred Qualifications: Experience implementing multiple security disciplines to include personnel, physical, communications and operations Security programs and requirements. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions amid ambiguity and meet deadlines. SCIF management experience; Demonstrated knowledge of ICD 705 and 32 CFR 117 the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Strong leadership skills, to include: self-starter with minimal supervision, high ethical standards. Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of employees. Must be organized and efficient at time management.