Manager Compliance and Audit Management 3
Last checked active on Aug 25, 2026.
Position Overview
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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
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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