Sentinel Risk Management Analyst/Principal Risk Management Analyst
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Business
Risk Manager/Analyst
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No.
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.
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 Risk Management Analyst/Principal Risk Management Analyst. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This individual will assist in the definition, planning, organizing, directing and controlling risk and opportunity management efforts. This position manages the risk process, and is not a people manager position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- 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. Facilitates meetings and coordinates risks within a program.
- Leads business development and proposal teams through Acquisition Key Decision Point milestones within the risk and opportunity management area.
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
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.
Basic Qualifications- Risk Management Analyst: 2 Years experience with Bachelors; 0 Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Principal Risk Management Analyst: 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.
- 3 Year Experience presenting to groups in a professional setting.
- 3 Year Experience supporting DOD Programs.
- 4 Year Experience analyzing data and reporting to decision makers.
- Must be able to understand and articulate Risk Management concepts.
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with MS Excel.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
- 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.
- 6+ Months experience using risk management tools and dashboards.
- Must be able to understand and articulate Risk Management concepts.
- Control Account Manager (CAM) Certified or Training in progress
- 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…
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