RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Industrial Security Specialist - Level 3 (Principal), to join our Payload & Ground Systems team in Boulder, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible
In this job, you will:

• PERSEC: Coordinate clearance processing, access nominations, and eligibility verifications; manage foreign travel reporting, adverse information reporting, and indoctrinations/debriefings.
• INFOSEC: Assist program personnel with interpretation of Security Classification Guides (SCGs), conduct security reviews of material, and ensure secure transmission, storage and destruction of classified information.
• Physical Security & Facility Accreditation: Implement and maintain physical safeguards at secure facilities (SCIFs and SAPFs), ensuring compliance with ICD 705 and other customer requirements. Manage alarms, IDS testing, access control systems, and emergency procedures.
• SCIF and SAPF Operations: Execute daily operations within accredited SCIFs and SAPFs. Support construction, accreditation, and maintenance activities. Conduct and document TEMPEST evaluations, SCIF management, and secure communications oversight.
• Program Security: Manage access, conduct briefings, investigate and report security incidents and violations, support periodic self-inspections and compliance audits. Execute SAP security requirements across all phases of program activity. Develop and implement Program Security Plans (PSPs), manage access control and need-to-know validations, support DD Form 254 execution, and coordinate directly with Program Security Officers (PSOs) to ensure timely and compliant delivery of program security deliverables.
• Security Documentation & Reporting: Draft security standard operating procedures (SOPs), fixed facility checklists (FFCs), inspection reports, agreements and waivers.
• Liaison and Communication: Serve as the on-site security point of contact (POC) for government customers, accreditation authorities, and oversight agencies. Coordinate with Program Security Officers (PSOs), and Cognizant Security Authorities (CSAs).
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Must have served as a subject matter expert in the role as either a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO); Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO); Program Security Officer (PSO); or Program Security Representative (PSR) for at least 4 years in a DoD or IC environment.
• Familiar with applicable directives to include DoDM 5205.07 series, ICD 705, DoDM 5105.21 Volumes 1-3, and applicable SAP directives
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, 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
Preferred Qualifications:

• Current counterintelligence scoped polygraph
• Experience with JADE, DISS, SIMS, SCATTERED CASTLES or similar databases
• Working knowledge of SAP and SCI programs to provide procedural and policy guidance
• Completion of CDSE SAP Orientation course or CDSE SAP Mid-Level course
About Payload & Ground Systems: Payload & Ground Systems provides small-medium satellites for commercial/government use, leading in-space servicing & logistics. Supports 4 satellite orbits, plus national & space security systems.
About Security: Committed to protecting people, information, and assets; focusing on excellence through innovative solutions to an evolving threat environment and driving risk reduction by leveraging network environments, standardization, and customer requirements.
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Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9f0a28c1-cc44-44d3-95f3-05ba98f3ab62