Principal Project Manager – Defense Programs (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

PTO

Holiday pay

Long-Term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Edwards, CA, is seeking a Principal Project Management (Level 3) or Sr Principal Project Management (Level 4) to lead Logistics Planning Support, Aircraft Systems Integration, and Maintenance Support for assigned systems.

The role oversees project operations, leads capture efforts for new contracts, and requires an active Secret DoD clearance. Travel up to 25% and opportunities to influence critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years PM experience, or Master’s with 0+ years.
• EVMS experience and AGILE familiarity.
• Experience in proposal operations and Basis of Estimates.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiar with risk development and mitigation plans.
• Active Secret DoD clearance or ability to obtain within 365 days

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Serve as liaison between program management, planning, project team, and line management.
• Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports.
• Develop capture strategy including business solution for pursuit of opportunities; participate in bid and proposal activities.
• Maintain on-going interaction with marketing.

Skills

EVMS

AGILE

Proposal operations

Microsoft Office

Risk management

Secret DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Edwards, CA, is seeking a Principal Project Management (Level 3) or Sr Principal Project Management (Level 4) to lead Logistics Planning Support, Aircraft Systems Integration, and Maintenance Support for assigned systems.

The role oversees project operations, leads capture efforts for new contracts, and requires an active Secret DoD clearance. Travel up to 25% and opportunities to influence critical defense programs.