Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team.
The Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program.
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Lead develop and submit cross functional proposals.
This position can be filled at a Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management level.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Project Management:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years, or master’s and 3 years’ of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Project Management:
Bachelor's degree and 8 years, or master’s and 6 years’ of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Project Management and Sr. Principal Project Management:
Experience with compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards.
Experience with Government Contracts and related documents.
Experience continuous process improvement.
Experience managing proposals.
Experience with information assurance regulations and practices.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years, or master's degree and 3 years, of relevant experience for the Principal level
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years, or master's degree and 6 years, of relevant experience for the Senior Principal level
- Relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
- Experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and while achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager
- Demonstrated success leading teams or organizations toward a common goal
- Experience with compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards
- Experience with government contracts and related documents
- Experience with continuous process improvement
- Experience managing proposals
- Experience with information assurance regulations and practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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