Industrial Security Analyst – Level 4

Northrop Grumman

. Protect classified and proprietary information from external and internal threats .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeDulles • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,500 - $176,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in counterintelligence and insider threat investigations, with a strong focus on protecting classified information and conducting threat analysis. Proven ability to develop awareness campaigns and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Counterintelligence ExperienceInsider Threat InvestigationActive U.S. Government Top-Secret Security ClearanceThreat and Vulnerability AnalysisLeadership and Team Building

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Hard Skills

Threat AnalysisVulnerability AnalysisCounterintelligenceInsider Threat ManagementSecurity Clearance Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam BuildingEducating and MentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Classified Information ProtectionIntelligence Sources ReviewAwareness Campaign DevelopmentCONUS and OCONUS Travel ManagementPartnership Establishment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Protect classified and proprietary information from external and internal threats
Conduct counterintelligence and insider threat investigations
Manage a portfolio within the Northrop Grumman Space Sector counterintelligence and insider threat program
Develop and implement awareness campaigns across the sector in collaboration with the NGSP Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Manager
Attend weekly working group meetings in the Quantico, Virginia area
Travel periodically to NGSP facilities across the sector
Establish internal and external partnerships
Review available intelligence sources
Conduct tailored presentations
Perform threat and vulnerability analysis
Develop methods to protect employees and proprietary information during CONUS and OCONUS travel
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners
Leadership ability to work independently to represent Northrop Grumman
10+ years of counterintelligence and/or insider threat experience preferred
Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access preferred
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Team building skills
Educating and mentoring skills
Occasional/periodic travel required; travel listed as 10% of the time
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus eligibility, depending on position
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Relocation assistance is not available