Principal Industrial Security Analyst

The Industrial Security Analyst - Level 3 position is tasked to perform day-to-day security activities for a DoD program primarily located in Colorado Springs, CO. Security support entails the implementation and compliance with the 32 CFR, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, DoD customer-specific security policy, Contract Security Classification Guides, and Northrop Grumman Policy and Procedures. The job responsibilities for this position are reliant upon basic experience in all aspects of the following Security disciplines: Personnel Security, Physical Security, Document Control, Operations Security (OPSEC), Industrial Security, International Security.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Support a fast-paced, high-profile program; creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers
Author clear, comprehensive Concept-of-Operations (CONOPS) documents for a variety of security initiatives
Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including security SCIF and/or SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, SETA, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management
Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders with security updates
Study and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures that apply to company operations
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with the DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications guidance
Assist program managers and professional staff in interpreting, applying, and complying with program Security Classification Guides (SCG)
Develop and implement OPSEC/ Program protection plans
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
Possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 and DoD 5200 series, as well as OPSEC, personnel, industrial, and physical security principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or 365, including, MS Word, MS Excel
Working knowledge of the following standards/documents; 32 CFR part 117, NISP, ICDs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion
Self-starter with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:

Possess an understanding and working knowledge of cyber and information security principles
Familiarization with issuing and overseeing security for contracts and subcontracts
Demonstrated positive working relationship with internal and external customers
Proficient with DISS and SIMS
SCINET experience
Experience with international security
Excellent customer service and communication skills
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 and program protection experience
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Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10231204

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-05-01T20:13:29