Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst to develop and administer 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. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable security regulations and leading the security program for various Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs. This position would support our Chantilly, VA location.
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Industrial Security experience or relevant experience with bachelors' Degree: an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's.
- Current Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI with Poly.
- In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program
- US Citizenship required
- Knowledge of: NISPOM, DISS, and/or SIMS
- Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Top Secret/SCI with Poly.
- Classification inventory and accountability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with formulating security Standard Operating Procedures for compliance with customer requirements
- Experience completing compliance self-inspections and supporting formal customer compliance inspections
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow projects through to completion
- Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
- Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communication
Skills Required
- 2+ years of Industrial Security experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's)
- Current active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI with Poly
- In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE)
- US Citizenship
- Knowledge of NISPOM, DISS, and/or SIMS
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Top Secret/SCI with Poly
- Classification inventory and accountability experience
- Experience formulating security Standard Operating Procedures for customer compliance
- Experience completing compliance self-inspections and supporting formal customer compliance inspections
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and follow projects through to completion
- Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
- Willingness to work extended hours in a fast paced, deadline driven environment; strong organizational skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







