Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst

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Northrop Grumman

Compensation

$101,400.00 - $152,200.00

United States-Florida-Melbourne

On-site

Posted April 23, 2026

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst (ISA4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, Florida.

The selected candidate will have the responsibility of developing and administering security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment in a fast-paced, high-profile portfolio of programs. In this role, the selected candidate will:

Study and implement federal security regulations that apply to company operations

Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies

Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions including PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, Contract Security, Investigations, and Document Control Management

Prepare manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials

Conduct security education classes and security audits

Investigate security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken

This position will be 1st shift, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

8 years of Industrial Security experience with a Bachelors Degree; 6 years with Masters; 4 year with PhD OR an additional 4 years of Industrial Security or related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Candidate must be a US Citizen
In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PR) completed within the last 5 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program
Candidate must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance
Ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access
Proficient knowledge of the Department of Defense Manual 5205.07; 32 CFR Part 17 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Active Top-Secret clearance
Strong leadership skills to include: Self-starter with minimal supervision, high ethical standards, organized and efficient at time management
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions in the midst of ambiguity and meet deadlines
CPSO/CSSO Experience
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal oversite
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive deliverables

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

The 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.