Principal Project Management & Planning Analyst

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
81K-122K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead project management and planning activities supporting engineering leadership: staffing coordination, dashboards/metrics, tools/templates, status reporting, risk/opportunity management, and program integration to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customer/program requirements.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

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

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Principal Project Management & Planning Analyst. This position is based in Melbourne, FL.

Seeking a highly motivated Principal Project Management & Planning Analyst with a passion for driving outcomes to serve in the role of Tech Ops & Integration.  The candidate will support organizational priorities of the Engineering leadership team. Duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

  • Coordinate with the Program Managers, program integration teams, and human resources to determine program requirements and skill disciplines (staffing and de-staffing)

  • Participate in weekly meetings with functional management organization to assist the EI&E disciplines in understanding the program’s requirement in support of satisfactory and on-time fulfillment of staffing requirements

  • Support Engineering dashboard and metrics strategy as related to the Program

  • Development, implementation, and maintenance of tools/templates for monitoring project progress

  • Preparation of status reports and presentations for NGC internal and Customer meetings

  • Conduct risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization, and ensure compliance with customer and program risk management requirements

  • Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of successful project execution

  • Assemble response to NCTA/Capital requests and prioritization within engineering organization

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution OR PhD with 1 year of experience in Project Management, Program Integration/Execution

  • Must have the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the following tools: Tableau, Confluence, and SharePoint

  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and/or Project

  • Must have working knowledge of Project Management principles

  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current program access(es)

  • Project integration experience

  • Risk/issue/opportunities (RIO) experience

  • Experience in SCIF/SAPF environments

  • Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or scheduling experience

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

  • Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously

  • Experience with interfacing with all levels of employees and Leadership

  • Experience and ability to autonomously assess complex problems and decompose them into a plan of action while coordinating across a large, diverse team of program, business, and technical SMEs

  • Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience

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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience in Project Management or Program Integration/Execution OR Master's degree and 3 years OR PhD and 1 year
  • Ability to create, manage, and manipulate Tableau, Confluence, and SharePoint
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and Project
  • Working knowledge of Project Management principles
  • Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Current program access(es)
  • Project integration experience
  • Risk/issue/opportunities (RIO) experience
  • Experience in SCIF/SAPF environments
  • Control Account Manager (CAM) or scheduling experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience interfacing with all levels of employees and leadership
  • Ability to autonomously assess complex problems and decompose into coordinated plans
  • Aerospace and/or Defense industry experience

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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