Industrial Security Analyst_

Colorado Springs

**Requisition ID: R10162805**

+ **Category:** Security

+ **Location:** Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Top Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** Days (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

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, but they’re also making history.

Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking an **Industrial Security Analyst/Alternate Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO)** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in **Colorado Spring, CO** .

The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

+ Develops and administers 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.

Additional ACPSO duties will include:

+ Responsible for accurate data input into an access control database.

+ Maintain document control inventories.

+ Reconcile multiple databases for accuracy.

+ Provide briefings/debriefings to personnel for activities such as: new hires, terminations, foreign defensive travel.

+ Coordinates escort activities within closed area.

+ Interface with Program Management Team, Customer, and suppliers.

+ Write security operational plans for program implementation.

+ Responsible for TS inventory and self-inspections.

+ Must be able to adapt to a fast paced and challenging work environment and must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

+ Support the day- to-day security functions of multiple Special Access Programs (SAPs)/ IC customer focused on Personnel Security and Security Education.

+ Responsibilities may also include functioning as an ACPSO.

+ 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.

+ Must have a working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD Manuals (5205.07), SAP Volumes 1-4, IC Security manuals and security classification guides.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree with three years of Industrial Security or related experience or Master's degree with one year of Industrial Security or related experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional four years of applicable work experience may be substituted.

+ Candidate must have and be able to maintain an Active U.S. Government security clearance at the **Top-Secret/ SCI** level with a background investigation date within the last 6 years.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

+ Ability to sit and/or stand throughout the day.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of NISPOM, DoDM 5205 series, and ICD security standards as well as OPSEC, personnel, industrial, physical, Information Security principles.

+ Understanding and familiarity of DD-254 Implementation Requirements

+ Demonstrated positive working relationship with internal and external customers.

+ Proficient with NISS, DISS, JADE and SIMS

+ Excellent customer service and communication skills

+ Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.

+ Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.

+ Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Salary Range:** $65,500 - $98,300

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.