Serve as the Aerospace Government Compliance Team (GCT) lead responsible for developing internal requirements and overseeing the evaluation and verification of Northrop Grumman’s non-discrimination and data protection practices against FTC Consent Order requirements.
Act as a primary interface between Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, and government oversight organizations, including the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
Support interactions, as needed, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other U.S. Government agencies on compliance-related matters.
Develop and manage information requests, compliance processes, and procedural frameworks to ensure consistent, auditable execution of Consent Order obligations.
Support budgeting, resource planning, and allocation activities required to execute compliance tasks in coordination with the Systems Director.
Analyze compliance findings, identify gaps or risks, and prepare clear, well-documented reports and briefings for the Compliance Officer, Systems Director, and relevant Government stakeholders.
Support audits, reviews, and inquiries by coordinating data collection, validating evidence, and ensuring timely, accurate responses in alignment with Consent Order and Government requirements.
Conduct site visits and travel to SRM user community locations and Northrop Grumman facilities, including Bacchus, UT; Promontory, UT; Chandler, AZ; and other locations, as required, to perform compliance verification and oversight activities.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a hard science—such as Chemistry, Math, Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field
A minimum of 10 or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in military systems acquisitions, contracts and/or compliance is required.
Background in and understanding of military systems strategy and/or policy
Must perform well both independently and as a team member, effectively coordinate multiple diverse activities
Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills
Superior oral and written communications abilities.
Current and active or be eligible to reapply for a TS/SCI security clearance, issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance processesdata protection practicesmilitary systems acquisitionscontract managementrisk analysisreport writingbudgetingresource planningauditingverification

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationteam coordinationindependent workteaching skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailleadership

Certifications

Bachelors degree in hard scienceTS/SCI security clearance