Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst or Industrial Security Analyst to join their team in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified materials and documents, ensuring compliance with security policies.
Support end-to-end SAP lifecycle activities, including nominations, access determinations, indoctrinations, continuous evaluation, and debriefings
Process and track Program Access Requests (PARs); verify eligibility, need-to-know, billet alignment, and documentation accuracy
Conduct and document SAP indoctrinations and debriefs; brief program-specific security rules, handling, reporting, foreign travel, and counterintelligence awareness
Manage SAP visit control: prepare, submit, and verify visit certifications; coordinate classified visits; host and escort visitors; maintain visit logs
Operate within SAPFs and closed areas: manage entry/exit controls, access rosters, badging, open/close procedures, storage and transmission of classified material, and alarm response coordination
Maintain strict need-to-know and least-privilege access; monitor and reconcile access rosters; promptly remove accesses when no longer required
Support program protection across personnel, physical, information, and operations security; assist with risk mitigation and incident response
Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of SAP security SOPs, indoctrination/debrief templates, access rosters, destruction records, and courier/hand-carry documentation
Coordinate with government Program Security Officers (PSOs), Contractor/Government Special Security Officers (CPSO/GSSO), Information System Security teams, and program management to meet requirements and resolve issues
Prepare for and support self-inspections, customer assessments, and audits; track and close corrective actions
Provide security education, training, and awareness tailored to SAP roles and responsibilities
Support classified material accountability, marking, reproduction, transmission, and destruction in accordance with policy
Utilize applicable systems and tools (e.g., DISS, NISS) for eligibility, visit certifications, and facility records, as required
Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and government customers; provide timely status updates and respond to data calls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of industrial security experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree
U.S. citizenship
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Foundational knowledge of applicable security policies and guidance, such as 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 (SAP), and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) for information systems within SAP
Strong attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping; ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief individuals and small groups
Proficiency with standard office software and file management
Ability to work onsite in a SAPF/closed area environment and support time-sensitive program needs
Preferred
Benefits
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.
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.
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1994
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
