Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Global Supply Chain Principal Project Management Specialist/Sr. Principal Project Management Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is on a 9/80 work schedule will be located 100% onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
The Project Manager will support the sustainment or training business area as a focal point for the GSC organization. They will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to; review status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepare status reports, assess project issues developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives, develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
*This is NOT a Manager OR Leadership position*
Essential Functions:
Ensures consistency in GSC processes and drafts work instructions and work flows, where applicable
Acts as a GSC focal with various program IPTs and Sub IPTs
Analyzes data and information to accurately build/present program-level leadership briefings focused on status and critical program milestones
Assists with different GSC sustainment initiatives
Integrates with various GSC functional organizations
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must be an effective communicator and will be expected to build relationships with broader GSC organization and across program IPTs.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Project Management (Level 3):
Must have Bachelor's with 5 years, Master's with 3 years, or 9 years in lieu of degree in one or more of the following: project/program management, procurement, subcontracts, supplier management, logistics, or sustainment
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Experience using SAP, ERP or other related business software application
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.
Sr. Principal Project Management (Level 4):
Must have Bachelor's with 8 years, Master's with 6 years, or 12 years in lieu of degree in one or more of the following: project/program management, procurement, subcontracts, supplier management, logistics or sustainment
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Experience using SAP, ERP or other related business software application
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:
CAM experience
The ability to interface with all levels of employee and management
Sustainment experience (supporting spares & repairs)
Experience in design and development
Proposal experience with reviewing and estimating various impacts Previous experience with FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
Special Program Access
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's with 5 years, Master's with 3 years, or 9 years in lieu of degree (Principal Project Management Level 3)
- Bachelor's with 8 years, Master's with 6 years, or 12 years in lieu of degree (Sr. Principal Project Management Level 4)
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Experience using SAP, ERP or other related business software applications
- Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Melbourne, Florida (relocation assistance may be available)
- CAM experience
- Ability to interface with all levels of employee and management
- Sustainment experience (supporting spares & repairs)
- Experience in design and development
- Proposal experience with reviewing and estimating impacts
- Previous experience with FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
- Special Program Access
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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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