Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Industrial Security Analyst (Level 2) who will be involved in the day-to-day oversight and support of all security aspects of active programs. This position covers program security support in Plymouth, Minnesota.

This position seeks a proactive, experienced program security officer to assist with the execution of diverse program security requirements and management of DoD SAPF and SCIF environments and maintain compliance with all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. In this position you will be supporting a fast-paced, high-profile program using superb customer service skills to maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts indoctrinations and debriefs of classified program personnel.

• Maintains security database applications: SIMS, DISS, ACCS. 

• Processes mandatory self-reporting from program personnel to various customers.

• Must be detail-oriented, have meticulous record-keeping, and will be responsible for accurate data input into multiple databases/spreadsheets.

• Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to efficiently complete appropriate clearance actions.

• Processes classified visit requests and orchestrates classified visits/meetings. 

• Send Visit Authorization Requests (VAR) for Program Personnel visiting external locations.

• Assists with management of DoD SAPF and SCIF environments based on experience and knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC, COMSEC, etc..).

• Receives, reviews, and interprets security classification guidance.

• Administers security education classes and related briefings.

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve classified security issues while providing Security leadership and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.  Investigate and document Security violations. 

• Information Security; accountability, transmission, marking, reproduction, and disposition of classified information.

• Monitors security procedures; ensures compliance with all aspects of the program including personnel, physical, and administrative security procedures.

• Safeguards classified documents, review Security Classification Guides, and ensure compliance with protection requirements. 

• Assists with on-site inspections/assessments required by government regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned or required and be able to travel and work at multiple sites.

• Be willing to travel for short durations, supporting CONUS and OCONUS courier operations.

• 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, ICD 704, and/or the DoD amended 32 CFR Part 117, the NISPOM Rule.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; OR 2 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 0 plus year of relevant experience with a master's degree

• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within 6 years

• Must be knowledgeable and have experience implementing the NISPOM

• Must be knowledgeable and have experience implementing DODM 5205.07 volumes 1-4

• Familiarity with the following: ICD 705, ICD 704, ICD 503, NISPOM

• Experience shall include direct program security experience within the DoD and IC community

• Exemplary presentation and writing skills for interface with internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Previous SIMS experience

• Previous COMSEC experience