Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Manager

RiseMe; California (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation and/or personal

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Management to join Edwards, CA. You will oversee project operations, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with program and line management.

The role includes leading capture activities for new contracts, shaping pursuit strategies, and interfacing with customers and marketing while ensuring product readiness and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors with 2+ years PM experience or advanced degrees with reduced experience.
• Experience with EVMS and AGILE methodologies.
• Proven proposal operations and Basis of Estimates knowledge.
• Proficient with MS Office suite; risk development and mitigation familiarity.
• Active Secret DoD clearance or ability to obtain within 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and liaise with program management.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and prepare status reports and interventions.
• Lead capture efforts for new or re‑compete contracts and bids.

Skills

EVMS

AGILE

Risk management

Proposal operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we want you to join our team as a Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Management to join our diverse team of professionals located at Edwards, CA.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Project Management (Level 3) or Sr Principal Project Management (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals who provide Logistics Planning Support, Aircraft Systems Integration, and Maintenance Support for assigned systems through analysis of Engineering Data Packages and Customer Directives.

The Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Management will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, line managers, and clients.

Additionally, the successful candidate will lead the capture efforts to secure new or re‑compete contracts, or task order business. Develops capture strategy including business solution for pursuit of opportunities; identifies potential customers, competitive assessments, teaming suppliers, and prices-to-win; participates in bid and proposal activities. Maintains on‑going interaction with marketing.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2years of Project Management experience, or master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience, OR High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 10 years of relevant job experience may be considered
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and AGILE
• Experience in proposal operations and development, including Basis of Estimates and historical data analysis
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be familiar with risk development and mitigation plans
• Must have an active Secret DoD clearance with ability to maintain that clearance. Have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission is a condition of employment.

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Project Management

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5years of Project Management experience, or 3 years with Master's Degree or 1year with PhD. 9 years of job-related experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and AGILE
• Experience in proposal operations and development, including Basis of Estimates and historical data analysis
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be familiar with risk development and mitigation plans
• Must have an active Secret DoD clearance with ability to maintain that clearance. Have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission is a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Project
• Experience in the development and sustainment of Technical Publications/Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and Training products
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Previous Project Management and Logistics experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• Long Term Incentives

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.