Northrop Grumman SDS Division is seeking a Division Mission Assurance Internal Audit Manager 2. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) Division. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
The SDS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and managing the internal audit function to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer-specific requirements, and all applicable statutory and regulatory standards. This role oversees a team of internal auditors, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and leads site preparation and response for external audits. The manager will also develop and execute strategic plans to expand audit coverage across multiple sites, ensuring consistent audit readiness division-wide.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of internal auditors, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.Plan, schedule, and oversee internal audits to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.Lead audit readiness activities for third-party, customer, and regulatory audits at the primary and satellite sites.Develop and execute a strategic audit plan to include expansion of internal audit coverage across multiple locations.Coordinate with site leadership to ensure consistent implementation of audit standards and corrective action management.Drive root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and closure of audit findings.Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.Maintain and enhance internal audit processes, documentation, tools, and reporting systems.Provide regular audit performance reports and metrics to senior leadership.Travel (up to 25%) to domestic sites to support audit activities and training.Stay current on evolving standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices.Develop, maintain and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Internal audit schedule adherence Audit finding closure rate within defined timeframesExternal audit outcomes (e.g., number of major/minor findings)Auditor training and certification complianceAudit coverage across all applicable sitesImprovement in audit cycle time and nonconformance recurrence rateAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 6 years of related experience or additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degreeMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)1+ years of experience with Quality or internal audit experience in aerospace or a highly regulated environment 1+ years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against scheduleThese Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Minimum 3 years of quality or internal audit experience in aerospace or a highly regulated environmentMinimum of 3 years in a formal management positionAS9100 Certified Lead Auditor trainingAerospace Auditor Transition Training (AATT)Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable regulatory and customer-specific standardsExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsExperience with multi-site audit programs and external audit readinessAbility to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneouslyExperience in Mission Assurance / Quality AssuranceFamiliarity with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.