Project Manager 2/3 - Active Secret Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Project Manager 2/3 to lead complex programs within our Systems Integration organization. This role requires an active US Government clearance and travel up to 50% to support West Coast operations.

Responsibilities include developing plans, coordinating with engineering and fabrication teams, managing budgets, and ensuring installation activities meet specs and timelines. Relocation may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree OR 0 years with master’s degree.
• Must have an active US Government clearance with a background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
• Proficient with MS Office including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and fabrication to align objectives and timelines.
• Identify milestones, risks and contingency plans.
• Lead regular meetings to communicate progress and issues.
• Oversee design, build and install, ensuring compliance with specs and safety standards.
• Manage budgets and track expenses, present forecasts to senior management.
• Proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Skills

Project management methodologies

MS Office

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

EVMS

CAM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 has an opening for a Project Manager 2/Project Manager 3 to join a team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Integration, Test and Evaluation Organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget forecasts, for project.Coordinate with engineering, procurement and fabrication / manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelinesIdentify project milestones, critical paths, and potential risks, and develop contingency plans to address them.Facilitate regular meetings and communications to keep all parties informed of project progress, changes and issues.Oversee the design, build and install process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards and project timelines.Ensure all installation activities are documented, and that as-build drawings are provided.Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions are implemented throughout the project.Prepare financial reports and forecasts and present them to senior management as needed.Proactively identify potential project risks and issues and develop strategies to mitigate or resolve them.Implement corrective actions as necessary to keep project on track.This role will be filled at either a Project Manager 2 or Project Manager 3 based on the relevant experience required for each role.Basic Qualifications for a Project Manager 2:2 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree OR 0 years of relevant experience with master’s degree.Must have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needsMust have experience in Project Management methodologies and tools.Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and/or Power Point.Ability to travel 50% to support West Coast operations.Basic Qualifications for a Project Manager 3:4 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree OR 2 years of relevant experience with master’s degree.Must have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needsMust have experience in Project Management methodologies and tools.Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and/or Power Point.Ability to travel 50% to support West Coast operations.Preferred Qualifications:Proficient with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA and Confluence).Certification and/or experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Control Account Manager (CAM).CAM & Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership.SharePoint experience.Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.