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NNPI Control Officer

Anduril· Corporate Technology : Information Security : Corporate Assurance
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior NNPI Control Officer responsible for building, leading, and enforcing the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) Protection Program across Anduril’s Maritime business line, ensuring compliance with Naval Reactors, NAVSEA, and Department of the Navy security directives; spans program architecture and enforcement across engineering, manufacturing, and IT environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own the NNPI Protection Program: Architect, implement, and maintain the NNPI Security Plan in strict alignment with NAVSEA NN-801, OPNAVINST N9210.3, and applicable security classification guides.
  • Exercise Marking Authority: Serve as the designated authority for determining, applying, and verifying NNPI/NOFORN markings on all technical data, drawings, hardware, and digital files.
  • Enforce Access Control and Need-to-Know: Establish and manage rigorous access-control protocols. Actively grant, monitor, and revoke NNPI access based on verified citizenship, clearance, and operational necessity.
  • Prevent Foreign Disclosure: Enforce strict controls prohibiting the disclosure or exposure of NNPI to foreign nationals, foreign entities, or unauthorized personnel in accordance with export control laws and government directives.
  • Partner with Information Security and IT: Collaborate with Information Security and IT Teams to ensure digital environments, air-gapped networks, and storage media processing NNPI meet accredited federal standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-171/CMMC Level 2+).
  • Lead Audits and Incident Response: Serve as the primary liaison to government security officers for compliance inspections. Direct the investigation, containment, and reporting of security infractions, data spills, or unauthorized disclosures.
  • Drive Training and Security Culture: Develop and deliver mandatory NNPI handling and awareness training for all cleared personnel, engineers, and program managers.]
  • qualifications ["U.S. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.","Security Clearance: Active U.S. Secret clearance (or higher), or the ability to obtain and maintain one.","Prior NNPICO Experience: Proven experience as a designated NNPICO or Assistant NNPICO with an organization routinely handling NNPI (defense contractor, shipyard, or military command).","Regulatory Expertise: In-depth working knowledge of NAVSEA NN-801, OPNAVINST N9210.3, and DoD CUI handling guidelines.","Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical military/defense industry experience) with 5+ years of security compliance or classified program management experience.","Authority and Leadership: Demonstrated ability to independently enforce compliance across cross-functional engineering, executive, and operational teams."]
  • benefits ["comprehensive benefits package including health, recovery, and other support; details available via Explore Our Benefits link"]
  • domains [ {"name":"Security and Compliance","description":"Protection and compliance program managing NNPI","categories":["defense","security"],"stage":"production"} ]
  • skills [ {"name":"NNPI Protection Program Management","description":"Architect, implement, and maintain NNPI Security Plan aligned with NAVSEA NN-801 and related directives","category":"domain","requirement":"required","proficiency_level":"expert","yoe":{"value":5}},{"name":"Marking Authority and NNPI/NOFORN Markings","description":"Determine, apply, and verify NNPI/NOFORN markings on all data and assets","category":"domain","requirement":"required","proficiency_level":"expert"},{"name":"Access Control and Need-to-Know Enforcement","description":"Establish and manage access-control protocols based on citizenship, clearance, and necessity","category":"domain","requirement":"required","proficiency_level":"expert"},{"name":"Export Control Compliance","description":"Prevent foreign disclosure in accordance with export control laws","category":"domain","requirement":"required","proficiency_level":"expert"},{"name":"Collaboration with InfoSec/IT","description":"Work with security and IT to meet NIST SP 800-171/CMMC Level 2+ standards","category":"technical","requirement":"required","proficiency_level":"expert"},{"name":"Audits and Incident Response","description":"Lead government security audits, investigations, containment, and reporting","category":"soft","requirement":"required","proficiency_level":"expert"},{"name":"Security Training Development","description":"Create and deliver NNPI handling and awareness training","category":"soft","requirement":"required","proficiency_level":"expert"}]
  • tech_stacks [ {"name":"NIST SP 800-171","description":"Federal standards for NNPI processing security","category":"standard","area":"data","importance":"primary"},{"name":"CMMC Level 2+","description":"Cybersecurity maturity model for defense contractors","category":"framework","area":"data","importance":"primary"} ]
  • locations [{"description":"Costa Mesa, California, United States","location_type":"onsite","location":"Costa Mesa, CA"}]
  • compensations [ {"description":"US Salary Range: $126,000—$167,000 USD per year","compensation_type":"base","min":126000,"max":167000,"currency":"USD","period":"year"} ]}
  • additional_notes {"text":"Active Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred; US Citizenship required; recruitment scam safety information provided."}

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active U.S. Secret clearance (or higher) or ability to obtain and maintain one.
  • Prior NNPICO experience as designated NNPICO or Assistant NNPICO with organization handling NNPI.
  • In-depth knowledge of NAVSEA NN-801, OPNAVINST N9210.3, and DoD CUI handling guidelines.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent military/defense industry experience) with 5+ years of security compliance or classified program management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently enforce compliance across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Required:NNPI Protection ProgramMarking AuthorityAccess ControlExport ControlsCollaboration with Security/ITAudits & Incident ResponseSecurity Training

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with equity grants included in offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Salary range $146,000—$194,000 USD (US)
  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
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