Industrial Security Analyst – Level 3

Northrop Grumman

. Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $89,900 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and administering security programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and conducting security audits. Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills to manage security operations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information ClearanceProgram Security ExperienceIntelligence Community Directives KnowledgePersonnel Security Program ImplementationCPSO/CSSO/CSO or FSO Experience

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Hard Skills

Security Program DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceSecurity AuditsIncident InvestigationRecordkeeping ProceduresSecurity EducationRisk AssessmentRegulatory Manual PreparationSecurity Violations ReportingAccess Control Procedures

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDecision MakingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

National Industrial Security ProgramsDepartment of Defense Security RequirementsIntelligence Community DirectivesICD 705Counterintelligence PolygraphU.S. Citizenship Requirement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment
Study and implement federal security regulations applicable to company operations
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable regulatory deviations from government agencies
Prepare regulatory manuals and establish procedures for handling, storing, recordkeeping, and access to restricted records and materials
Conduct security education classes and security audits
Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive actions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with an active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph at time of application
Program security experience
Previous CPSO/CSSO/CSO or FSO experience
Strongly preferred SCI experience with in-scope polygraph
Experience implementing Personnel, Physical, Communications, and Operations Security programs and requirements
Strong working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements, and National Industrial Security Programs (NISP)
Familiarity with ICD 705
Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business