Principal Project Technical Manager

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Project Technical Manager 3 for our Rancho Bernardo, CA or Palmdale, CA locations. The role requires a strong background in program management, EVMS, and scheduling, with the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

The selected candidate will oversee diverse engineering and logistics teams, decompose changes, track progress, and report metrics to leadership. On-site work is required, with up to 25% travel and competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD and 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial SAP access via a Program Access Request (PAR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.
• Experience in project management and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage EVMS across a diverse set of engineering and logistic teams.
• Decompose and track cost/schedule changes into how they impact our team.
• Ensure further decomposition is accurate and upward summary captures current situation accurately.
• Create, maintain, validate, and report key performance metrics up to leadership.
• Work with the teams to schedule resources and remove roadblocks.
• Coordinate with other project managers, teams, and leadership to deconflict tasking, identify risks/issues/opportunities, and help the team execute mitigation/capture steps in accordance with program leadership goals.

Skills

Python

Project management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Project Technical Manager 3 to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• Manage EVMS across a diverse set of engineering and logistic teams.


• Decompose and track cost/schedule changes into how they impact our team.


• Ensure further decomposition is accurate and upward summary captures current situation accurately.


• Create, maintain, validate, and report key performance metrics up to leadership.


• Work with the teams to schedule resources and remove roadblocks.


• Coordinate with other project managers, teams, and leadership to deconflict tasking, identify risks/issues/opportunities, and help the team execute mitigation/capture steps in accordance with program leadership goals.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD and 1 years of related experience.


• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).


• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.


• Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.


• Experience in project management and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance


• Familiarity with Python software language.


• Familiarity with military requirements for maintenance and material management.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

Job Category: Program Management