Associate Industrial Security Analyst

About the role

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) in El Segundo, CA, the Associate Industrial Security Analyst (Level 1) will develop and administer security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment within a fast-paced, high-profile portfolio of programs.

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.
• Contribute to 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of security experience 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 databases
• 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)

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required for start: Secret (ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP/SCI approvals). Travel required: up to 10% of the time.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000.00 – $94,600.00 (base pay determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions). Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.