Principal​/Sr Principal Data Transfer Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal
Data Transfer Analyst
. This position will be in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program.

The Assured File Data Transfer Analyst responsible for ensuring the integrity and security of data releases by leveraging deep subject knowledge, conducting thorough reviews, and upholding all compliance and security standards laid out in the Security Classification Guide.

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the assigned material.
• Thoroughly review all materials requested for release as provided from Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Communicate any concerns regarding classification or release eligibility back to the Assured File Transfer (AFT) SME.
• If not confident in the classification (including by compilation or aggregation), do not sign off and elevate concerns to the requestor.
• If information cannot be released at the requested level, do not sign off and elevate concerns.
• Complete all required training (e.g., CAD reviewer SME training).
• Acknowledge understanding of SME expectations and potential data spill implications before signing off on any High-to-Low AFT.
• Failure to perform a thorough review or to identify information that cannot be released may result in:
  • A data spill which puts national security and the warfighter at risk.
  • Decreased government confidence in the organization’s ability to protect classified information.
  • Repeated issues may lead to formal government notification and the requirement to submit and execute a Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
  • Issuance of a Security Violation, reportable to the government.
  • Temporary or permanent revocation of SME status.
  • Government-directed debriefing.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and applicable classification, marking, and release policies.
• Perform thorough, end-to-end reviews of all materials requested for release, validating classification, content sensitivity, and eligibility.
• Communicate concerns regarding classification or release eligibility clearly and promptly to stakeholders and appropriate authorities.
• Refuse sign-off when classification is uncertain or the content is not eligible for release and escalating for adjudication as needed.
• Document review outcomes, rationale, and any requested changes; track issues to resolution.
• Complete required training (e.g., CAD reviewer SME training and periodic refreshers) and maintain currency with policy updates.
• Before each sign-off, acknowledge understanding of SME expectations and potential 'Code Blue' (data spill) implications.
• Adhere to secure handling, chain-of-custody, and record-keeping protocols for all materials under review.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of review checklists, guidance, and workflows.

• Principal Data Transfer Analyst – Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience; or Master's degree with 4 years of experience; or PhD with 2 years. Additional 4+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal Data Transfer Analyst – Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years. Additional 4+ years of experience may be…