Senior Project Manager, Cost & Schedule (Secret Clearance)

ngc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking an entry level to experienced Project Manager/Principal Project Manager to join a diverse team supporting Ground Systems. The CAM will oversee cost management, budgets, schedules and coordination with engineering and procurement to meet program goals.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years PM experience or a Master's with less experience; active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional or military experience in Project Management OR Master’s degree in a related field (no specific project‑management experience required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Experience with Earned Value Management either acting as a Cost Account Manager or other supporting a business function (Cost management/planning, scheduling management/planning, etc.)
• Active secret US Government clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) and the ability to attain and maintain or a top-secret US Government clearance and program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for projects or product lines.
• Align cost plans with business objectives, market conditions, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor actual expenditures against budgets; identify variances and root causes.
• Prepare regular cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Identify potential cost‑related risks (price volatility, supply chain disruptions, etc.).
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to gather data and align cost objectives.
• Communicate cost implications of design changes, schedule shifts, or scope adjustments.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Confluence

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking an entry level to experienced Project Manager/Principal Project Manager to join a diverse team supporting Ground Systems. The CAM will oversee cost management, budgets, schedules and coordination with engineering and procurement to meet program goals.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years PM experience or a Master's with less experience; active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret.