Sr Principal Industrial Security Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined efforts mean our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This position requires the selected candidate to be on-site and does not allow for remote work. No relocation assistance is available for this position. Responsibilities: Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations. Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitors access to restricted records and materials. Conducts security education classes and security audits. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken Successful candidates will possess the following traits: Excellent customer service and communication skills 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) Excellent communication, speaking and writing and organizational skills Basic Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 12 years of related experience; OR 8 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 6 plus years of relevant experience with a master's degree Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance Proficient in Communications Security (COMSEC) Manual NSA/CSS 3-16, Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), program specific Program Security Directives (PSD) and associated corporate and government policies and directives. Must have experience managing Industrial Security programs: Writing OPSEC plans, Program Protection Implementation Plans, SPP Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in Foreign Military Sales Contracts, Offsets, and collaboration with foreign disclosure office. Prior experience leading proposal efforts: writing Basis of Estimates, Labor forecasting, SOW review Prior experience supporting Agile/DevSecOps environment Prior experience with ITAR/Export compliance Successful candidates will possess the following traits: Excellent customer service and communication skills 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) Excellent communication, speaking and writing and organizational skills Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00 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.

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