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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Industrial Security Analyst: Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our team of talented and diverse individuals at our Redondo Beach, CA location.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for the day-to-day security operation of the facility to ensure compliance with the DoD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, 5220.22-M NISPOM, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and/or related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals & Program Security Directives.
Execute security requirements consistent with program DD Form 254 and Security Classification Guidance (SCG).
Maintain classified accountability and conduct annual Top Secret inventory of printed documents, media and classified equipment.
Administer security indoctrinations, refresher briefings, and debriefings.
Responsible for accurate data input into an access control databases.
Conducts and tracks completion of initial and annual security education training and foreign travel.
Completes annual self-inspection checklist and any corrective action plans.
Investigates security violations and prepares reports outlining preventive actions taken.
Basic Qualifications for level three:
Candidate must be a US Citizen, have an U.S. Government Top Secret Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) current within 6 years, and be able to meet the special access eligibility requirements of DoDM 5205.07 Volume 2.
Six years of security experience with a bachelor's degree OR four years of security experience with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be used in lieu of a bachelor degree.
Must have served in the role as either a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO); Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO); Program Security Officer (PSO); Program Security Representative (PSR) or Program Security Manager (PSM) for at least 4 years.
Basic Qualifications for level four:
Candidate must be a US Citizen, have an U.S. Government Top Secret Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) current within 6 years, and be able to meet the special access eligibility requirements of DoDM 5205.07 Volume 2.
Ten years of security experience with a bachelor's degree OR eight years of security experience with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be used in lieu of a bachelor degree.
Must have served in the role as either a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO); Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO); Program Security Officer (PSO); Program Security Representative (PSR) or Program Security Manager (PSM) for at least 4 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current counterintelligence scoped polygraph.
Experience with JADE, DISS, SIMS, SCATTERED CASTLES or similar data bases.
Experience as a Data Transfer Agent for control of media (training is provided).
Working knowledge of Special Access Programs to provide procedural and policy guidance.
Additional consideration for CDSE SAP Orientation course or CDSE SAP Mid-Level course.
Additional consideration for Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
Salary Range: $86,300 - $129,500
Salary Range 2: $107,000 - $160,600
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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