Description

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 located in Schriever Air Force Base, 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 selected candidate will be responsible for managing and executing comprehensive program security operations across multiple security disciplines, while building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

This position will work a 5/40 work schedule.

In this job, you will:

• Serve as the program Security lead and assistant security manager to the customer, providing security oversight of all collateral and restricted program activities
• Support a fast-paced, high-visibility program, providing proactive security guidance and solutions
• Create, maintain, and leverage strong working relationships with program management, engineering, contracts, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external customers and government counterparts
• Manage program security compliance and daily operations across multiple security functions, including but not limited to: Physical Security (PHYSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Contract Security, SETA, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management
• Ensure all operations adhere to applicable federal regulations, DD254 contractual requirements, and program Security Classification Guides (SCG)
• Provide expert guidance on all security functions in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Manuals (DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1-3), Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manuals (DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4), and Other applicable federal, DoD, and customer security requirements
• Study, interpret, and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to program operations
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from appropriate government agencies to ensure compliance with governing regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain security education, training, and awareness programs for program personnel
• Plan, conduct, and support internal security audits and self-inspections; track and close corrective actions
• Provide facility security administration, documentation, and general support.
• Develop, implement, and maintain program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other security documentation
• Develop and deliver security-related briefings and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including program leadership and government customers
• Provide regular security status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to management
• Lead and manage investigations into security incidents and potential compromises. Ensure accurate recording and documentation of all relevant facts in the Security Information Management System (SIMS) and associated files. Implement appropriate corrective actions and report incidents to the CAGE Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Cognizant Security Agency (CSA), as required
• Provide comprehensive personnel security support, including:
  • Review and processing of documentation in support of DoD, SAP, and SCI nomination and adjudication processes
  • Preparation and administration of program indoctrinations, briefings, and debriefings
  • Accessing, reviewing, and submitting clearance/access information via DISS and other government systems
  • Maintain PERSEC databases in accordance with customer and corporate tracking requirements
• Maintain and operate document control registers/databases; manage the receipt, transmission, reproduction, storage, tracking, and destruction of classified material
• Process and manage incoming and outgoing visit authorizations; oversee visitor control procedures; coordinate with installation security
• Maintain accountability of all classified material, including document registers, electronic media transfers, and secure destruction programs
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned to support overall program and corporate security objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance within six months of hire
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM); Intelligence Community Directives (ICD); DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of employees and customers

PreferredQualifications:

• Experience with SIMS and/or Government Security Databases
• Experience with DISS, SIMS, Lenel, or similar databases
• Ability to work independently and maintain flexibility when dealing with changing priorities and deadlines
• Self-starter with minimal supervision
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information

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