Industrial Security Analyst

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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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman (NG) Defense Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst 3/4 for our McLean, VA location. This position will serve as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) and COMSEC Account Manager. The successful candidate will report directly to the Defense Systems Sector Operations Security Manager and will be charged with providing critical sector FSO security support as a subject matter expert (SME).

This FSO position will also provide daily support efforts to include and not limited to personnel security clearance processing, document control and accountability, physical security support for personnel access as well as alarm maintenance and response. Knowledge of DD254 contractual specification document requirements and details associated with varying statement of works will be critical for program success and management of all administrative actions.

Activities will also include program area self-inspections and supporting customer inspections for all program areas. Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) must be generated and actions monitored to ensure completion for any deficiencies noted in program areas. The candidate must effectively interface daily with the other NG sector security professionals, NG program management and other NG engineering and functional staff, as well as government and contractor customers.

The candidate must have a high degree of problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision and should have some degree of knowledge of multi-level security procedures. The candidate must possess the ability to adapt to constantly changing demands and demonstrate the capability to take on new and unfamiliar tasks. Requirement to make some independent decisions, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions to management is essential.

The ideal candidate will be team-oriented and possess the ability to work with others collaboratively in a professional and high-energy environment. Some travel may be required to support off-site activities and customer requirements.

• Receives, creates, reviews and interprets security classification guidance of DD-254 forms
• Support to physical security (including programming badges, keys, cores, locks, combination changes and administration, working with contract security team, access control, video monitoring, intrusion detection and obtaining approval of restricted and classified areas)
• Conduct required above ceiling/false floor checks of approved classified areas.
• Work as point of contact for alarms/response and works closely with the Enterprise Security Control Center (ESCC).
• Support Business resiliency and contingency planning for the Crisis Management Team
• Support Insider Threat…