Project Manager 2/3 - Active Secret Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Overtime/Bonuses depending on position

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, is hiring a Project Manager 2/3 to lead programs within Systems Integration, Test and Evaluation. The role requires an active US government clearance and travel up to 50% to support West Coast operations. Relocation assistance may be available and on-site work is required.

The candidate will develop project plans, manage budgets, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and drive risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Requires active US Government clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
• Experience with PM methodologies and tools.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel/Word/Project/PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel 50% to support West Coast operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams to align objectives and timelines.
• Identify milestones, critical paths, and risks; develop contingency plans.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communications to inform on progress and issues.
• Oversee design, build and install processes; ensure compliance with specs and safety.
• Ensure installation activities are documented with as-built drawings.

Skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)

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 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

• 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 timelines
• Identify 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.

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 needs
• Must 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 needs
• Must 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 - $0.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.