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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4 located in Colorado Springs, CO , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
The Industrial Security Analyst (ISA) will support the execution of security operations for Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with government regulations, customer requirements, and company policies related to classified program protection, personnel security, classified material accountability, and facility/program security.
The ISA will partner closely with government customers, program teams, and internal stakeholders to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and maintaining compliance standards.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Administer and execute security requirements for SAP and SCI programs in accordance with applicable government regulations, customer directives, contractual requirements, and company policies
Process personnel security actions including nominations, indoctrinations, debriefings, access requests, visit certifications, and access roster management
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including NISPOM, customer directives, DD254 requirements, and internal procedures
Maintain accurate records and support inspection readiness, self-inspections, and audits
Ensure accountability and proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials
Coordinate classified visits, briefings, foreign travel reporting (if applicable), and security education requirements
Identify security risks, incidents, or compliance concerns and recommend corrective actions.
Provide security guidance and customer support to program teams and leadership
Support process improvement initiatives focused on speed, quality, compliance, and customer experience
Partner across functional teams to resolve issues and meet mission timelines
Other duties as assigned
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Programs (SAP) approval/access
Working knowledge of personnel security, classified material accountability, and program security requirements
Experience with access management systems and government security databases
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Programs (SAP) approval/access
Working knowledge of personnel security, classified material accountability, and program security requirements
Experience with access management systems and government security databases
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00
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.
Job Category: Security
