Industrial Security Analyst (Level 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 (NG) Defense Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst for our (Space Park) Manhattan Beach, CA location. This position will serve as a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO), Alternate COMSEC Account Manager (CAM), and alternate Facility Security Officer (FSO).
The successful candidate will report directly to the Operating Unit Security Manager and will be charged with providing critical program security support for Department of Defense (DoD) collateral and Special Access Program (SAP)
contracts/activities. The selected candidate will provide daily support efforts to include and not limited to personnel security clearance processing, document control and accountability, physical security support to badge inputs 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 SCI and SAP 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 site Facility Security Officer (FSO), government and contractor customers, NG program management and other NG engineering and functional staff. This position will additionally require collaborative team efforts with current security professional staff.
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.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the Contractor SAP Security Officer (CSSO)

Serve as the Program Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO)

Serve as the Alternate Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Serve as an Alternate COMSEC Account Manager, to include handling software management, use of Simple Key Loaders (SKLs), VIPER secure phones, KG-175 network encryptors and other CCI equipment as required/needed

Support to Physical Security (including combination changes and administration, working with contract security team, access control, intrusion detection and conducting on-boarding for new personnel

Work as point of contact for alarms/response and works closely with the Space Park Security Control Center (SCC)

Support Business resiliency and contingency planning for the Crisis Management Team (CMT)

Support compliance of company and government Security regulations

Security updates within the Security Information Management System (SIMS) database

Access to DISS for clearance verification and visits for both DoD and SAP activities

Assist the site Industrial Security Team and programs as needed

Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines

Other duties as assigned


Basic Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 9+ Years of CPSO, CSSO, or relevant experience; Bachelors degree with 5+ Years CPSO, CSSO, or relevant experience ; Masters degree with an additional 3 years of applicable work experience