Northrop Grumman is seeking a high-energy, proactive, analytical and collaborative Compliance Analyst to join the Legal Department’s Compliance Operations organization. This position supports the Company’s global third-party compliance program, with a primary focus on anti-corruption due diligence, risk assessment, and third party approvals.
The Analyst will conduct and document risk-based due diligence on third parties, evaluate business requests to engage them, identify potential compliance risks, and determine appropriate due diligence and approval requirements in accordance with Company policies and procedures. This role requires frequent interaction with stakeholders across multiple business, contracts, and supply chain functions and is well suited for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and building effective relationships with business partners around the world.
The successful candidate is comfortable asking questions, collaborating directly with stakeholders and third parties, navigating complex issues, and driving matters to closure to solve problems and support sound, risk based decisions.
Note: Due nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough, risk-based anti-corruption due diligence and compliance assessments of third parties in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
Analyze third-party engagement requests and due diligence information to confirm legitimate business justification and identify potential corruption, reputational, sanctions, ownership, or other compliance risks and determine appropriate escalation, mitigation, and approval requirements.
Manage third-party due diligence matters through the Company’s global online due diligence and approval platform, ensuring requests are complete, well documented, and processed in a timely manner by proactively engaging with business stakeholders and third parties.
Partner closely with stakeholders to support compliant third-party engagements and provide practical guidance regarding applicable requirements.
Review and support approval requirements associated with ITAR Part 130 requests and related third-party information.
Maintain accurate records of due diligence reviews, risk assessments, approvals, and related compliance determinations.
Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet established deadlines in a dynamic, global environment.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of third-party compliance processes and controls.
Support other compliance operations activities and special projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience business management, international compliance, and/or compliance-related field; Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience in business management, international compliance, and/or compliance-related field; or a high school diploma and 9 years of experience in lieu of education.
Experience conducting compliance reviews, risk assessments, due diligence, or similar analytical work.
Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and evaluate complex information to identify and assess risk.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with various stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex matters in a high-volume environment.
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ability to work proactively and collaboratively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to learn and effectively use global compliance technology platforms.
Ability to work in office at the Company’s Linthicum, Maryland office is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and related anti-corruption laws and regulations.
International or cross-border business experience.
Advanced degree or relevant professional certification in compliance, or a related field.
Skills Required
- Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience in business management, international compliance, or a related compliance field
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in business management, international compliance, or a related compliance field
- High school diploma and 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of education
- Experience conducting compliance reviews, risk assessments, due diligence, or similar analytical work
- Strong analytical, investigative, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and evaluate complex information to identify and assess risk
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement across functions and geographies
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Initiative, accountability, proactive behavior, and collaborative working style
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland office
- Experience with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and related anti-corruption laws and regulations
- International or cross-border business experience
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certification in compliance or a related field
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







