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Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we want you to join our team as a Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Management to join our diverse team of professionals located at Edwards, CA.
Job Description:
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Project Management (Level 3) or Sr Principal Project Management (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals who provide Logistics Planning Support, Aircraft Systems Integration, and Maintenance Support for assigned systems through analysis of Engineering Data Packages and Customer Directives.
The Principal Project Management / Sr Principal Project Management will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, line managers, and clients.
Additionally, the successful candidate will lead the capture efforts to secure new or re-compete contracts, or task order business. Develops capture strategy including business solution for pursuit of opportunities; identifies potential customers, competitive assessments, teaming suppliers, and prices-to-win; participates in bid and proposal activities. Maintains on-going interaction with marketing.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of Project Management experience, or master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience, OR High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 10 years of relevant job experience may be considered
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and AGILE
- Experience in proposal operations and development, including Basis of Estimates and historical data analysis
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Must be familiar with risk development and mitigation plans
- Must have an active Secret DoD clearance with ability to maintain that clearance. Have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission is a condition of employment.
Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Project Management:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of Project Management experience, or 3 years with Master's Degree or 1year with PhD. 9 years of job-related experience may be considered in lieu of education
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and AGILE
- Experience in proposal operations and development, including Basis of Estimates and historical data analysis
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Must be familiar with risk development and mitigation plans
- Must have an active Secret DoD clearance with ability to maintain that clearance. Have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission is a condition of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Project
- Experience in the development and sustainment of Technical Publications/Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and Training products
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Previous Project Management and Logistics experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of project management experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of relevant experience for the Principal level.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of project management experience, or 3 years with a master’s degree or 1 year with a PhD; 9 years of job-related experience may substitute for education for the Senior Principal level.
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Agile.
- Experience in proposal operations and development, including Basis of Estimates and historical data analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Familiarity with risk development and mitigation plans.
- Active Secret Department of Defense clearance with the ability to maintain it.
- Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days of submission.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
- Experience developing and sustaining technical publications, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and training products.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Previous project management and logistics experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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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.







