RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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 (NG) Defense Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst for our (Space Park) Manhattan Beach, CA location. This position will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), Alternate COMSEC Account Manager (CAM), and alternate Facility Security Officer (FSO).
The successful candidate will report directly to the Operating Unit Security Manager and will be charged with providing critical program security support for Department of Defense (DoD) collateral and Special Access Program (SAP)
contracts/activities. The selected candidate will provide daily support efforts to include and not limited to personnel security clearance processing, document control and accountability, physical security support to badge inputs for personnel access as well as alarm maintenance and response. Knowledge of DD254 contractual specification document requirements and details associated with varying statement of works will be critical for program success and management of all administrative actions. Activities will also include program area self-inspections and supporting customer inspections for SCI and SAP program areas. Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) must be generated, and actions monitored to ensure completion for any deficiencies noted in program areas. The candidate must effectively interface daily with the site Facility Security Officer (FSO), government and contractor customers, NG program management and other NG engineering and functional staff. This position will additionally require collaborative team efforts with current security professional staff.
The candidate must have a high degree of problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision and should have some degree of knowledge of multi-level security procedures. The candidate must possess the ability to adapt to constantly changing demands and demonstrate the capability to take on new and unfamiliar tasks. Requirement to make some independent decisions, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions to management is essential. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented and possess the ability to work with others collaboratively in a professional and high-energy environment. Some travel may be required to support off site activities and customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

• Serve as the Program Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO)

• Serve as the Alternate Facility Security Officer (FSO)

• Serve as an Alternate COMSEC Account Manager, to include handling software management, use of Simple Key Loaders (SKLs), VIPER secure phones, KG-175 network encryptors and other CCI equipment as required/needed

• Support to Physical Security (including combination changes and administration, working with contract security team, access control, intrusion detection and conducting on-boarding for new personnel

• Work as point of contact for alarms/response and works closely with the Space Park Security Control Center (SCC)

• Support Business resiliency and contingency planning for the Crisis Management Team (CMT)

• Support compliance of company and government Security regulations

• Security updates within the Security Information Management System (SIMS) database

• Access to DISS for clearance verification and visits for both Do

D and SAP activities:

• Assist the site Industrial Security Team and programs as needed

• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 9+ Years of CPSO, CSSO, or relevant experience; Bachelors degree with 5+ Years CPSO, CSSO, or relevant experience ; Masters degree with an additional 3 years of applicable work experience

• Working knowledge of basic office automation tools such as Microsoft Office (365, Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

• Working knowledge of the following standards/documents; DoD SAP manual, 32 CFR part 117, NISP, ICDs

• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion

• Self-starter with minimal supervision

• This position requires an active DoD TS Security Clearance with Eligibility for SCI and SAP accesses

• Current Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with government security databases: DISS, NISS, NIPR, JADE

• Experience creating and managing VARs

• CDSE Industrial Security Training

• FSO for Possessing Facilities, Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, etc.

• Familiarity with classified storage areas, alarm administration and accreditation actions necessary for classified area approvals

• Experience completing compliance self-inspections and supporting formal customer compliance inspections

• Familiarity of DD254 management, creation, and coordination for both the Program Prime contract as well as subcontracts

• Experience with Physical Security requirements and knowledge of ICD-705

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00The 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.