Posted:
9/8/2025, 11:46:23 AM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Roy, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Product
Northrop Grumman Defense System is seeking a Program Risk Manager. This position is located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. 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:
2 Years experience with Bachelors; 0 Years with Masters; 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 an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
1 Year Experience presenting to groups in a professional setting.
1 Year Experience supporting DOD Programs.
1 Year Experience analyzing data and reporting to decision makers.
Must be able to understand and articulate Risk Management concepts.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with MS Excel.
Preferred qualifications:
Current DoD Top Secret Clearance.
Experience supporting DOD Programs.
Currently GBSD Accessed.
Experience in Business Management or Engineering.
Experience presenting to upper-level management.
PMP Certification.
Background in Leading teams.
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