Industrial Security Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst/ACSSO in Rolling Meadows, IL to support multiple programs as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, and company requirements.  The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following as the Alternate Contractor SAP Security Officer (ACSSO):  support a fast-paced portfolio of classified programs; provide direct support to and coordinate security activities with the program CSSO.  Create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers; develop, and administer security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.   

Experience in program security, with knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, visitor control, etc.). Support security education classes and related briefings.  Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Understand government policy and directives to be able to apply solutions to complex tasks/challenges/assignments that are in compliance with policy.  Participate in security compliance audits and self-inspections.  Must be able to work directly with the customer to coordinate daily security activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of Security or relevant experience. An additional 4 years of work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret.
• In-scope investigation completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Top Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with DoDM 5205.07, NISPOM, ICD 705.
• 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).
• Experience with SIMS, DISS, JADE.
• Willing to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.