CO Salary Range: USD 100,300.00 - 150,500.00 per year
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: No 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.This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking highly skilled Performance and Risk Management Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing performance metrics and mitigating risks in complex environments, working collaboratively with contractors, SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance), and government personnel.
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This role involves analyzing performance, assessing risk, and providing strategic recommendations to support mission-critical objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement performance metrics and risk management strategies to support program objectives.
Collaborate with contractors, SETA, and government personnel to ensure the successful execution of projects and deliverables.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to address identified risks.
Monitor and analyze project performance to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
Provide detailed reports and briefings to senior leadership on program performance and risk status.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level 3 (Principal):
Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a relevant field with 5+ years of professional experience in performance management, risk management, or a related field, Master's Degree (MS) with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and adjudicated CI Polygraph at time of application.
Demonstrated experience working with contractors, SETA, and government personnel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in developing reports, briefings, and presentations.
Level 4 (Sr. Principal):
Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a relevant field with 8+ years of professional experience in performance management, risk management, or a related field, Master's Degree (MS) with 6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and adjudicated CI Polygraph at time of application.
Demonstrated experience working with contractors, SETA, and government personnel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in developing reports, briefings, and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in a relevant field.
Certifications in risk management, project management, or related disciplines (e.g., PMP, RMP, Six Sigma).
Familiarity with government acquisition processes and contract management.
Experience with tools and frameworks used in performance and risk management.
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The 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.