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 a CPSO to support multiple programs under our Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) business area as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: supporting a fast-paced, high profile program; create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers. Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

Experience in program security, with knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC etc.). 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 visitor’s access to restricted records and materials. Conducts security education classes and related briefings. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manuals volumes 1-4, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.

This Industrial Security Analyst (ISA) position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a ISA level 2:

Current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret.

In-scope investigation (T3, T3R, T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.

Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access.

3 Years of CPSO or directly related experience with Bachelors; or 1 Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree.

Basic Qualifications for a ISA level 3:

Current Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret.

In-scope investigation (T3, T3R, T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.

Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access.

6 Years of CPSO or directly related experience with Bachelors; or 4 Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Top Secret clearance.

CDSE Industrial Security Training - FSO for Possessing Facilities, Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, SAP Mid-Level, etc.

Industrial Security Professional Certifications - SPeD SFPC, NCMS ISP, etc.

Experience with customer high side networks to include CV2, CORE, CNET, JADE, etc.

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).

OPSEC program experience.

Self-starter with minimal supervision.

Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications .

Computer and desktop office software products experience.

Classification review experience.

Salary Range: $67,000 USD - $100,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $82,400 USD - $123,600 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.