Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Northrop Grumman • $117K — $176K *
Mclean, VA 22101Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or 6 years with a Master's; alternatively, 12 years of experience may substitute for degree requirement.
  • Experience in government contracting and knowledge of FAR/DFARs regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and risk-management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex regulatory concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership and project management ability in regulated environments.
  • Ability to influence within matrixed organizations without direct authority.
  • Proficiency in S/4 and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and apply federal, state, and international regulations to maintain compliance across operations.
  • Act as the primary contact for government entities and auditors on compliance issues, preparing audit reports and corrective plans.
  • Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses, prioritizing remediation actions and tracking implementation.
  • Respond to government requests regarding business systems and audits.
  • Prepare and present audit findings and status reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal matters.
  • Savings plan.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking Sr Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst to join the Regulatory Compliance Team on-site in McLean, VA. This position may work a hybrid schedule.

What You'll Get to Do:

Responsibilities:
  • Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and international regulations (e.g., DFARS, FAR, and CAS) to ensure that all operations, contracts, and deliverables remain compliant.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, auditors, and internal stakeholders on compliance matters, including preparing and presenting audit findings, corrective action plans, and status reports.
  • Conduct high-impact risk assessments and gap analyses; prioritize remediation activities and track implementation of mitigation strategies.
  • Work closely with the Government to respond to requests for information related to business systems, CAS, and other government-related audits.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years related work experience or 6 years with a Masters. Will consider 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Background in government contracting, to include working knowledge of FAR/DFARs.
  • Strong analytical, risk-management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex regulatory concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Proven leadership and project-management experience in a highly regulated environment.
  • Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence without direct authority.
  • Strong proficiency with S/4, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • DCAA/DCMA audit experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with added emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
  • Aerospace/Defense industry experience in business management functions including indirect rates, accounting, and/or billing
  • Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated with a proven ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced team environment


Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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