Principal Program Risk Management/Sr Principal Program Risk Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Sector is seeking a Risk and Opportunity Lead in Huntsville, AL to support programs within the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Operating Unit. The primary objective of the position is facilitation of the Risk and Opportunity Management process in support of multiple programs within the US/FMS business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitate execution and maintenance of the defined Program Risk, Issue & Opportunity processes and ensure the Risk & Opportunity Management Plan is kept up to date and current.
• Coordinate and organize regularly scheduled Risk and Opportunity Management Board (ROMB) and Risk and Opportunity Working Group (ROWG) meetings and maintain records of meeting artifacts and minutes
• Support programs in coordinating and conducting thorough risk and opportunity management practices including identification, analysis, and handling
  • Review the current risk and opportunity registers to ensure the execution plan is being followed and recommend corrective action where needed
  • Assist program managers/directors with risk and opportunity handling approaches, mitigation plans and opportunity pursuit plans. Assist in identifying and incorporating emerging risks and opportunities.
• Ensure that program risk and opportunity management activity is reviewed as part of the program and business area strategic rhythm
  • Support program management and program cost account managers (CAMs), project managers, and Business Management in ensuring risks, issues, and opportunities are correctly represented in the program earned value management (EVM) and financial reporting. Assist with coordinating the integration of mitigation and/or maximization plans into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) 
• Support program managers/directors with risk and opportunity metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the risk and opportunity management process and procedures. Assist in producing reports and presentations to leadership on program risk and opportunity posture along with presentations to inform and advise management on status of critical project risks and mitigations
• Coordinate training for risk owners and CAMs on Risk and Opportunity Management
• Facilitate and support phased TRIO Risk and Opportunity Management tool integration and maintenance. Serve as local tool administrator and develop expertise in TRIO tool capabilities and reporting

Basic Qualifications

• This requisition may be filled at either a Principal (Level 3) or Sr Principal (Level 4) level
  • A03- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience OR PhD with 1 year of experience
  • A04 - Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience OR PhD with 4 years of experience
• Proven experience in risk management, with an excellent understanding of risk management principles and techniques
• Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited guidance and exercise independent judgment, knowing when to elevate concerns or issues
• Strong executive briefing skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• This is an in-office (onsite) position in Huntsville, AL

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. DoD programs
• Experience with the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program and/or other C2 production and software programs
• Experience in leveraging automation and software tools that promote efficiency, i.e. SharePoint, Confluence, Teams
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience

Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00Salary Range 2: $108,400.00 - $162,600.00The 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.