Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a dedicated Industrial Security Analyst (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals. In this role, you will contribute to safeguarding critical technologies and supporting our national security mission within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
This position is based in San Diego, CA, where you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements and help maintain a robust security posture across our operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be able to adapt to a fast paced and challenging work environment and must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills
- Support the day- to-day security functions of multiple Special Access Programs (SAPs) as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO)
- Support the broader team with administration of the JADE Database (50%)
- Responsibilities include all aspects of program security with special emphasis on Personnel Security, education & training, document control and accountability, physical security
- Must be willing to work with limited supervision and have the ability to make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions
- Responsible for interpreting and applying manuals outlining regulations and establishing procedures for handling, storing, and maintenance of records and for granting personnel and visitors’ access to restricted records and materials Conduct security education classes and security audits, investigating security violations and preparing reports detailing preventive and corrective actions
- Must have a working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manuals (5205.07), SAP Volumes 1-4, and security classification guides
- Must be able to work closely with program managers and other domestic defense industry partners
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with 2 years of Industrial Security experience or an additional 4 years of Industrial Security experience with be considered in-lieu of a degree
- 5 years of experience with NISPOM, and SAP Volumes 1-4
- Experience with JADE and DISS
- 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 6 years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience working in an SAP environment
- Working knowledge of the NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal supervision
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Industrial Security experience, or 6 additional years of Industrial Security experience in lieu of a degree
- 5 years of experience with NISPOM and SAP Volumes 1-4
- Experience with JADE and DISS
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working in a Special Access Program environment
- Working knowledge of NISPOM and DoD SAP Manuals
- Ability to prioritize and multitask with minimal supervision
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