Sr Principal Control Account Project Management (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Control Account - Project Manager to lead CAM-based budgeting and earned value management on complex programs. The role focuses on integrating schedules with engineering and program teams, forecasting labor, and preparing EVM artifacts for monthly reporting.

The position requires strong EV experience, familiarity with cost-plus and FP contract vehicles, and the ability to obtain a US government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's degree
• Experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contract vehicles
• Labor/material earned value management experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices
• Ability to develop and manage schedule tasks
• Experience using Microsoft Project
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

• Establish budget baselines for Engineering functions with CAM and report EV metrics
• Manage, track and report earned value metrics
• Support program integrated baseline reviews
• Forecast labor with engineering and program leaders
• Manage integrated master schedules and status reporting
• Assess software project issues/risks and develop resolutions
• Prepare Contract Data Requirements Lists and Basis of Estimates
• Prepare monthly EVM artifacts and reporting
• Support labor and material program control accounts

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Control Account - Project Manager to support systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are seeking team members who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex problems. This position is based onsite at our Colorado Springs, CO facility.

In this job, you will:

• Establish budgetary baselines for Engineering functions with the DARC program through Control Account Management (CAM) best practices
• Manage, track and report earned value metrics
• Support program integrated baseline reviews
• Work closely with engineering and program function leaders to forecast labor
• Work closely with engineering and program functions leaders to accurately manage integrated master schedules
• Manage and report status on program schedules
• Assess Software project issues/risks and develop resolution plan
• Prepare Contract Data Requirements Lists for necessary reporting for the Program Team
• Support Engineering Change Proposals by authoring Basis of Estimates and other proposal activity
• Prepare monthly Business Rhythm EVM artifacts and reporting
• Support labor and material program control accounts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain US Government Secret security clearance, but not required to start.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contract vehicles
• Material account earned value management experience
• Labor account earned value management experience
• Subcontract labor account earned value management experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices
• Ability to develop and manage schedule tasks
• Experience with integration of major subcontract schedules within prime integrated master schedule
• Ability to use Microsoft Project
• Experience creating Basis of Estimates and Proposals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree
• An active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Risk management experience
• Earned Value Management Certification
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Software discipline organizational experience
• Experience with the management of Subcontract values greater than 30 million dollars
• Experience with managing labor cost accounts greater than 10 million dollars
• Experience with management of Software Development projects including the production and delivery of CDRLs
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master
• Proficiency in Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence)

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Salary and Benefits:

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.