
Principal/Sr Principal Program Risk Management - 17480
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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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Risk Manager. This position will be located in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
Assists in the definition, planning, organizing, directing and controlling risk and opportunity management efforts.
Evaluates and approves risk and opportunity handling approaches, mitigation plans and approves opportunity exploitation plans.
Coordinates with suppliers, vendors, higher level managers, and external Customers on general risk and opportunity metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the risk and opportunity management process and procedures.
Organizes and conducts meetings to facilitate communication and execution of the risk and opportunity management process.
Assures integration of the EVMS process with the risk and opportunity management process.
Informs and advises higher level management on critical project risks and mitigations.
Facilitate meetings and coordinate risks within a program.
Leads business development and proposal teams through Acquisition Key Decision Point milestones within the risk and opportunity management area.
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Risk Manager: 5 Years experience with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Senior Principal Risk Manager: 8 Years experience with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years, current and within scope.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
8 Years Experience presenting to groups in a professional setting.
5 Years Experience analyzing data and reporting to decision makers.
6+ Months experience using risk management tools and dashboards.
Must be able to understand and articulate Risk Management concepts.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Advanced demonstrable MS Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Program Integration and Risk Management experience.
Experience presenting to upper-level management.
Background in Leading teams.
Experienced in Risk Management Processes and Toolsets.
PMP Certification.
Experience using MS Excel to analyze data or conduct monthly reconciliation including vlookups, pivots, sumifs.
Current DoD Top Secret Clearance.
Experience supporting DOD Programs.
Currently Sentinel Program Accessed.
Experience in Business Management.
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Roy, UT 84067, United States
- Posted
- Jan 15, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 16, 2026, 02:25 AM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 01:25 AM
- Compensation
- $81,400 - $122,000 per year
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