CSSO/Principal Industrial Security Analyst/Sr. Princ Industrial Security Analyst
In short. CSSO/Principal Industrial Security Analyst/Sr. Princ Industrial Security Analyst at Northrop Grumman: a full-time lead or staff-level role, on-site in Annapolis, MD. Posted salary: $90K – $168K. Asks for 4+ years of experience. Posted Nov 10, 2026, checked on the employer's site 55 min ago.
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Summary
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an experienced security professional to serve as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) for classified programs at the Annapolis, MD campus. The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following: Perform as the CSSO responsible for the management and oversight of multiple classified programs and facilities
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an experienced security professional to serve as a Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO) for classified programs at the Annapolis, MD campus. The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Perform as the CSSO responsible for the management and oversight of multiple classified programs and facilities
- Direct interface with Government Program Security Officers in support of on-going security tasks and requirements, investigations, and security audits.
- Oversee the management and physical accreditation of SCIFs; enforce compliance with ICD 705 and other government policies and procedures. Maintain the physical security integrity of each facility, to include alarms, access control, and emergency action planning.
- Perform periodic self-inspections of SCIFs and participate in Government compliance inspections. Prepare corrective action plan/reports and submit to the Government when requested.
- Provide advice and counsel on security matters/activities that affect programs.
- Investigate security infractions/violations and prepare reports and take remedial actions, as necessary.
- Understands government policy and directives to be able to apply solutions to complex tasks/challenges/assignments that are in compliance with policy.
- Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies.
- Make classification determinations and interpretations; consult with the government when a determination cannot be made and provide the results to management.
- Conduct security briefings to include program indoctrinations, annual refresher training, foreign travel briefings, and others as needed.
The candidate must have relevant experience in industrial security programs. Experienced working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and other SCI related policy and procedures. Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions in the midst of ambiguity and meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter that needs minimal supervision.
This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4.
Basic Qualifications level 3:
Current Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of CSSO and/or Security relevant experience, or an MS Degree and 3+ years of CSSO and/or Security relevant experience; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Basic Qualifications level 4:
Current Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of CSSO and/or Security relevant experience, or an MS Degree and 6+ years of CSSO and/or Security relevant experience; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives
Familiarity with DISS, JADE, Lenel, and SIMS databases
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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.Opens Northrop Grumman's own application page. No sign-up on Sudo Get Job.
