Posted:
1/6/2026, 11:43:01 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Falls Church, Virginia, United States ⋅ Dulles, Virginia, United States ⋅ Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Northrop Grumman Corporation is seeking a Compliance and Ethics Investigator level 3 or 4 to support Enterprise-wide internal Ethics investigations. The position reports to the Law Department organization and is responsible for conducting investigations of suspected Ethics violations. The investigator is responsible for conducting extremely sensitive, complex and often time-critical investigations with minimal disruption to the business. This individual must work well under pressure, have excellent time management & organizational skills, have strong conflict management skills, exercise sound judgment, and clearly document and articulate investigative findings. The investigator will routinely interface with multiple functions including but not limited to Legal, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business Management, Security and all levels of program management. The investigator will conduct the investigative process from cradle-to-grave, to include case creation & triaging, interviewing, data analysis, report writing, & case closure.
Performance standards that a candidate must have to be successful in this position include:
• Strong written communication, interpersonal relations and public speaking skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan multiple concurrent tasks daily
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Strong analytical & investigatory skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
•Ability to reach conclusions that impact Company financials
This position may be filled at a higher level based on the requirements below.
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
- Bachelors Degree and 5 years of related experience. 4 additional years of related experience can be substituted for the degree.
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
- Bachelors Degree and 8 years of related experience. 4 additional years of related experience can be substituted for the degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Ethics and/or Compliance.
- Previous investigation experience.
- Experience with Quality Assurance.
- Experience in the government/defense industry.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and mandatory disclosure.
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $176,300.00The 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.Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software