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Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst

$95K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 337 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analystto join our team.

Please note while this role is primarily remote, it requires the flexibility to travel up to 10% as needed for business related activities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with all levels to develop and execute sector-wide contingency planning/crisis management strategies and processes.
  • Responsible for developing/coordinating contingency planning Community of Practice (CoP)
  • Update, validate, and maintain contingency planning and crisis management systems of record (Archer, Everbridge, etc.)
  • Responsible for sector presence at all AS site crisis management team (CMT) meetings
  • Attends enterprise-wide contingency planning meetings
  • Prepares site and event summaries for sector CP
  • Responsible for obtaining and reviewing C-888 for accuracy and completeness for all AS site CMT activations. Collaborate with site representatives to ensure process consistency and promote continual process improvement.
  • Schedules and coordinates sector CMT after-action reviews as required. Develop and lead corrective action plan to identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinates with AS sites/customer locations to maintain CMT rosters, drive sector standards, and ensure compliance with enterprise and sector requirements
  • Responsible for tracking contingency planning engagements (CMTs, site support, etc.)
  • Support sector CP by preparing site and event summaries, serving as sector CP in their absence, and represents AS Operations for matters involving business resiliency and trade shows.
  • Develops and updates sector PrOP related to contingency planning and international activities
  • Develop and lead crisis exercises for sites, sector, and work with the Global Assistance Center on any enterprise-wide exercises

Act as lead AS security for trade shows

  • Develops and maintains security support for trade show SOP
  • Coordinates on-site security support for trade shows
  • Attend enterprise trade show meetings
  • Work with other sectors to develop enterprise trade show policies and procedures
  • Develop trade show security briefings, risk matrix
  • Attend trade show preparation meetings
  • Maintain trade show security support SOP
  • Develop onsite trade show security team to deploy to trade shows where deemed necessary

Assists sector international team with management and execution of international SoW

  • Maintain international roster of POCs, maintain accountability, provide status updates as required during emergencies
  • Conduct routine audits to maintain accuracy of international SoW
  • Maintain/assist in development of international evacuation procedures
  • Develop/maintain sector PrOP

Assists International Travel SoW

  • Oversees and develops sector international travel processes
  • iTrip approvals, C-584s, briefings, site integration
  • Reviews and approves international travel in iTrip
  • Assists site POCs with C-584 processes
  • Develops/maintains international travel tracking
  • Maintains international/regional briefs and ensures development of country specific infographics
  • Works with sector contingency planning team by providing personnel data for international employees as required by sector CP
  • Maintain trade show security support SOP
  • Develop onsite trade show security team to deploy to trade shows where deemed necessary
  • Perform other duties assigned my sector security manager

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree with 8 years of security experience; Masters Degree with 6 years OR an additional 4 years of security experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance at the time of application

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

  • Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures

  • Must have the ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Security Information Management System (SIMs).

  • Experience leading small teams

  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

  • Meticulous record-keeping and responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets

  • Excellent writing skills, and organizational skills enabling effective communication

  • Organized and efficient at time management

The compensation range listed for this position is location-based and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic location, as well as factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00The 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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939