Principal Project Manager – Capture & Delivery

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonus

Long term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Project Management (Level 3) or Sr Principal Project Management (Level 4) to lead LSS programs, perform scheduling, and coordinate with customers and staff. The role includes capture work, budget oversight, and ensuring timely, quality results on complex defense programs.

The candidate will guide project teams, manage procurement-related efforts, and maintain compliance with DoD requirements while interacting with marketing and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 2+ years of PM experience or equivalent; advanced degrees as noted.
• Experience with EVMS and AGILE methodologies is required.
• Experience in proposal operations and Basis of Estimates with historical data.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel; risk management familiarity.
• Active Secret DoD clearance or ability to obtain Special Program access within 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects across programs.
• Serve as liaison between program management, planning, and client teams.
• Lead capture efforts, including strategy, competitive assessments, and pricing.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and issue resolutions to meet goals and quality.

Skills

EVMS

AGILE

Proposal operations

Basis of Estimates

Historical data analysis

Risk management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree or higher

High School Diploma with extensive experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Project Management (Level 3) or Sr Principal Project Management (Level 4) to lead LSS programs, perform scheduling, and coordinate with customers and staff. The role includes capture work, budget oversight, and ensuring timely, quality results on complex defense programs.

The candidate will guide project teams, manage procurement-related efforts, and maintain compliance with DoD requirements while interacting with marketing and stakeholders.