Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking an Associate Industrial Security Analyst (Level 1) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA.
The selected candidate will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in a fast-paced, high-profile portfolio of programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Support end-to-end SAP lifecycle activities, including nominations, access determinations, indoctrinations, continuous evaluation, and debriefings.
Process and track Program Access Requests (PARs); verify eligibility, need-to-know, billet alignment, and documentation accuracy.
Conduct and document SAP indoctrinations and debriefs; brief program-specific security rules, handling, reporting, foreign travel, and counterintelligence awareness.
Manage SAP visit control: prepare, submit, and verify visit certifications; coordinate classified visits; host and escort visitors; maintain visit logs.
Operate within SAPFs and closed areas: manage entry/exit controls, access rosters, badging, open/close procedures, storage and transmission of classified material, and alarm response coordination.
Maintain strict need-to-know and least-privilege access; monitor and reconcile access rosters; promptly remove accesses when no longer required.
Support program protection across personnel, physical, information, and operations security; assist with risk mitigation and incident response.
Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of SAP security SOPs, indoctrination/debrief templates, access rosters, destruction records, and courier/hand-carry documentation.
Coordinate with government Program Security Officers (PSOs), Contractor/Government Special Security Officers (CPSO/GSSO), Information System Security teams, and program management to meet requirements and resolve issues.
Prepare for and support self-inspections, customer assessments, and audits; track and close corrective actions.
Provide security education, training, and awareness tailored to SAP roles and responsibilities.
Support classified material accountability, marking, reproduction, transmission, and destruction in accordance with policy.
Utilize applicable systems and tools (e.g., DISS, NISS) for eligibility, visit certifications, and facility records, as required.
Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and government customers; provide timely status updates and respond to data calls.
Associate Industrial Security analyst (ISA1) Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of security experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree
U.S. citizenship
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval(s)
Strong attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping; ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief individuals and small groups
Proficiency with standard office software and file management.
Ability to work onsite in a SAPF/closed area environment and support time-sensitive program needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DISS, SIMS, JADE, or similar data bases
Working knowledge of SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance
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)