Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst

The Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst role at Northrop Grumman is an on-site posting in Falls Church, VA, focused on directing the Industrial Security Program in alignment with NISPOM and customer requirements. A Top Secret clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a robust security program aligned to 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and related requirements.
• Designs and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
• Analyzes and implements applicable U.S. security regulations across company operations.
• Secures rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for regulatory compliance from government agencies.
• Drafts manuals detailing regulations and sets procedures for handling, storage, and access to records and materials by personnel and visitors.
• Provides security guidance and training to junior staff, site leadership, and program teams.
• Develops and sustains a comprehensive security education, training, and awareness program.
• Plans and conducts security inspections, including self-inspections, CSA inspections, and internal reviews.
• Analyzes, investigates, and resolves classified security issues, guiding employees to ensure program compliance.
• Investigates security incidents and compiles reports for CSA personnel.
• Leads security tasks related to construction or modification and approval of classified areas.
• Develops and maintains security documentation such as OPSEC plans, CONOPS, SOPs, and desktop instructions.
• Manages contract security classification actions, including reviewing and interpreting DD-254 and issuing DD-254 for subcontractors.
• Supports corporate office security requirements, including emergency response, crisis management, and executive engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in industrial security or related disciplines.
• Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience in industrial security or related disciplines.
• Associate’s Degree with 10 years of experience in industrial security or related disciplines.
• High School Diploma with 12 years of experience in industrial security or related disciplines.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP and SCI access.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of NISPOM, DoDM 5205.07 and ICD security standards, as well as OPSEC, personnel, industrial, cyber, physical, and information security principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Technologies

• MS Office
• NISS
• DISS
• JADE
• SIMs

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• PTO for vacation and/or personal business

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Security Clearance to Start

Required: Yes. Clearance Type: Top Secret

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel time

Description

Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to contribute to transformative systems that influence lives around the world today and in the years ahead. The company emphasizes innovation, courage, and a pioneering spirit as part of its long history of technological leadership. This role supports that mission by delivering robust industrial security management and ensuring compliance across programs in a government-focused environment.

Salary Range

The primary level salary range is $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 per year.