At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.
We are seeking an Industrial Security Analyst/ Principal Industrial Security Analyst 2/3 / Alt. FSO/CPSO) to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities. This role will focus on security oversight at the newly constructed facility, to include program security implementation procedures, construction security activities, with a focus on liaising with the cognizant security authorities, as well as test activities and operations in shared multi-program areas. This role will supplement the existing FSO for the site with a larger focus on improving manufacturing processes, supporting production execution, and ensuring efficient, repeatable build performance in a fast-paced production environment.
What You'll Get to Do:
Support the security stand up and multiple programs as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements.
Support fast-paced, multi-discipline, high-profile programs
Create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers
Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
Essential Functions:
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 visitors’ 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 Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures
This position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3.
Basic Qualifications for a 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
US Citizenship.
2+ Years of CPSO, A/CPSO, FSO, A/FSO, or relevant experience with Bachelors; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree
Basic Qualifications for a 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
US Citizenship
5+ Years of CPSO, A/CPSO, FSO, A/FSO, or relevant experience with Bachelors; or 3+ Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Construction security experience.
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.
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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00The 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.