Industrial Security Analyst - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Industrial Security Analyst – Level 4 located in Dulles, VA , you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Industrial Security Analyst implements all requisite national security directives, with particular emphasis on NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), Special Access Program (SAP) directives, and other applicable governing guidance. This role demonstrates the dedication, professionalism, and standard of excellence expected of a seasoned security expert, working and making decisions independently without direct supervision. The Industrial Security Analyst is also a strong team player who exhibits flexibility, sets priorities effectively, and manages customer expectations in a sometimes fast-paced environment, while regularly interacting with internal and external customers, including Government security officials, in the performance of security duties.   Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Develops and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. • 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 visitors access to restricted records and materials. • Conducts security education classes and security audits. • Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. • Other duties as assigned    Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and/or SAP approval/access • Working knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SAP Directives (DODM 5205.07), and Supplement Information system security experience desired. Experience implementing ICD 705 Standards. • Experience providing security related subject matter expertise for program protection for