
Principal Industrial Security Analyst
Compensation
Ready to Apply?
This will take you to Northrop Grumman's application page
Job Description
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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Industrial Security Analyst to support multiple programs under our Communication Solutions business unit as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: supporting a fast-paced environment; create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers. Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
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 visitor’s 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 Manuals volumes 1-4, ICD 705, ICDs, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
- Current Active TS/SCI clearance.
- In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program +CI Poly
- Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access.
- US Citizenship Required.
- 5+ Years of CPSO, CSSO, or relevant experience with Bachelors; or 3+ Years CPSO, CSSO, or relevant experience with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CDSE Industrial Security Training - FSO for Possessing Facilities, Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, SAP Mid-Level, etc.
- Experience working in Classified Lab and Manufacturing environments is a PLUS
- Industrial Security Professional Certifications - SPeD SFPC, NCMS ISP, etc.
- Experience with customer high side networks to include CV2, CORE, CNET, JADE, ASCEND, SIC, etc.
- OPSEC and Program Protection (P2) experience.
- Classification review experience.
- Experience completing compliance self-inspections and supporting formal customer compliance inspections.
- Experience drafting and completing corrective action plans.
- Self-starter with minimal supervision.
- 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).
Optimize Your Resume for This Job
Get a match score and see exactly which keywords you're missing
Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- United States-California-San Diego, United States
- Posted
- Jan 14, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 15, 2026, 03:34 PM
- Compensation
- $94,200 - $141,200 per year
About Northrop Grumman
Part of the growing space industry ecosystem pushing humanity toward interplanetary exploration.
More Roles at Northrop Grumman





Similar Business & Finance Roles



Found this role interesting?