Executive Compensation Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 is currently seeking an Executive Compensation Manager at its Corporate Office in Falls Church, VA. Reporting to the Director of Executive Compensation, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team to assist in the design, implementation and communication and delivery of executive compensation programs. This is a collaborative role that will work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders in HR, finance, legal, tax, and business administration to collectively develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of Board Compensation Committee meeting materials, including coordinating with the Board’s external compensation consultant, finance and legal partners as necessary.

• Lead the completion of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) of the annual proxy and other relevant executive compensation disclosures.

• Perform data reconciliations and maintain an audit trail to assist with the executive compensation team review and internal audit review.

• Perform executive-level pay and market best-practice benchmarking.

• Monitor applicable Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) accounting and tax regulations to ensure Northrop Grumman’s plans remain current, compliant and competitive.

• Prepare ad-hoc compensation analyses and reports as requested by senior leadership.

• Oversee the preparation of communication materials regarding executive compensation programs.

• Create models to test and refine incentive compensation plans under various business scenarios.

Candidate skills and attributes:

• Maintain an exceptional standard of quality for self and team: this role requires significant attention to detail, strong organization and project management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and accountability for excellent results.

• Uphold an uncompromising commitment to business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information. 

• Deadline driven and ability to prioritize and delegate multiple projects with minimal supervision.

• Exhibit excellent people skills with an emphasis on careful listening, relationship and team building, and strong written and oral communications.

• Ability to draw from data in a logical, systematic way.

• Adept at working in a high-volume and fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Approach work with an inquisitive mindset to continuously improve and streamline processes.

• Maintain advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting or related discipline and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in Compensation; 6 years with a Master's degree.

• Demonstrated experience leading direct and/or matrixed teams or project teams.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources or other applicable field of study 

• Experience drafting CD&A disclosures and understanding of SEC disclosure requirements, legislation impacting executive compensation and corporate governance

• Knowledge of applicable SEC and IRS regulations for executive compensation programs.

• Certified Compensation Professional or progress towards certification. 

• Previous experience working in a large publicly-held company

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

The 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.