Manager Compliance and Audit Management 3

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Posted Aug 25, 2026 · Apply by Oct 24
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Position Overview

Compensation: $175,400 - $263,200/year
Position: Mid
Type: Job
Employment: Full time
Practice Area: Compliance
Remote: No
Deadline: Oct 24, 2026

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Manager Compliance and Audit Management 3 to join the team of qualified individuals on our Pricing and Estimating (P&E) organization. This leadership role is located onsite in El Segundo, CA.

The Compliance & Audit Management Senior Manager will be responsible for sector oversight and management of Pricing & Estimating adherence to government and company policies, regulations and statute regarding USG acquisition and procurement pricing, engagement and coordination with USG government auditors and ensuring internal controls and metrics are operationally effective and sustained.

The Compliance & Audit Management Senior Manager will be the main focal with the US Government official(s) and for the AS P&E organization

The Manager will lead a team of experienced personnel with expertise in government compliance and audit management.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must either have a bachelor's degree with 9 years of finance/business or a masters degree with 7 years of finance/business experience or a PhD with 5 years of finance/business experience

  • Experience of government regulation including FAR/DFARS/DCAA CAM

  • Experience working compliance matters including government proposal audits, cost estimating business system audit, post-award audits

  • Experience in presenting technical and theoretical analysis to senior management

  • Must have an active US Government secret or top secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading compliance matters including government proposal audits, cost estimating business system audit, post-award audits

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in working US Government compliance audit issues

  • Strong networking skills to work with Executive internal leadership, US Government officials/customer, and across the sector

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

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.

Compensation

$175,400 - $263,200/year

Practice Area

Position

Mid

Industry

Legal

Application Deadline

October 24, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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