Industrial Security Analyst - Level 5

Industrial Security Analyst
- Level 5 (Staff)

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 5 (Staff) to join our team in Aurora, CO. This position is 100% onsite.

The Industrial Security Analyst – Level 5 will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) and support all security activities and operations. The selected candidate will be a member of our Program Security Team and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. They will ensure security compliance with government and company regulations and strive for excellence in executing security milestones in several security disciplines (DoD, SAP, & SCI).

They will also have the responsibility of administering comprehensive security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

In this job, you will:

• Support a fast‑paced, high‑profile program; creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers
• Study and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures that apply to company operations
• Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
• Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including security SCIF and/or SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, Security Education, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management
• Develop and implement a security education and awareness program
• Conduct internal security audits. Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken
• Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with the Security Statements of Work, DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications guidance
• Assist program managers and professional staff in interpreting, applying, and complying with program Security Classification Guides (SCG)
• Provide personnel security (PERSEC) support to include but not limited to reviewing and processing required documentation in support of SCI and SAP nomination processes; maintain PERSEC databases; prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings; access, review, and submit clearance and access information using the appropriate government database and other information systems
• Provide facility security administration, documentation, and support: implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); conduct SCI and SAP security program self‑inspections
• Provide security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) build construction projects to include obtaining customer accreditation in accordance with SCI and SAP DoD Manuals, ICD, ICS Tech Spec, and other government requirements
• Manage and maintain UL‑2050 Compliant Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and automated Access Control Systems (ACS)
• Perform the duties of a Top‑Secret Control Officer (TSCO) as required and maintain accountability of classified materials
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of professional experience - OR
  - Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience - OR
  - PhD with 8 years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top‑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(s) within a reasonable period of time
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with the CFR 32 part 117 (NISPOM);
  Joint Air Force, Army, and Navy (JAFAN), DoDM 5205.07, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD);
  DoD Manuals, and other related security requirements
• Experience with Desktop Computer and Microsoft Office products
• Must be detail‑oriented, have meticulous record‑keeping, and will be responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) experience working within a SCIF or SAPF
• DCID 6/4 or ICD 704 eligibility in DISS Active
• TS/SCI with a current Polygraph
• Experience with SIMS and/or Government Security Databases

Your Distinct Strengths:

• Organized and efficient at time management
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent communication, speaking, writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to recognize opportunities and take independent actions to resolve challenges
• Ability to collaborate effectively with security peers and program management team members and work on a team with minimal oversight
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers