Sr Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

This position is for the role of a Senior Principal Project Management professional. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization of project integrators within the Triton Program Integration Team. The position will be based in our Rancho Bernardo, CA location.

The candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as the liaison between program management and integrated product teams. This individual contributor will work side by side with the Enterprise Program Integration Manager on program reporting, staffing management, enterprise operations, and may be assigned to special projects. As required, this role may also be embedded in one of the Triton Program Areas, Development, Production, or Sustainment.

Overseas and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project 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 client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

• Complete knowledge of project management, program integration, and associated PM tools or closely related experience (e.g., contracts, program operations, business management) with demonstrated ability to apply structured processes and tools to program execution. General understanding of the Integrated ManagementFramework and program management processes and procedures, with the ability to learn and apply new NG processes. Demonstrates ability to perform projects with moderate supervision. Organized, engaged and can work within a team.
• Organized, engaged, and able to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to grasp problems quickly and assist with developing solutions, including asking the right clarifying questions and identifying risks or impacts.
• Understands prioritization and can plan work accordingly – work is reviewed for overall accuracy.
• Contributes to the completion of program objectives and goals.
• Ability to work with internal personnel as part of a team and take direction from senior internal and external team members. Assists with presentations and can develop and deliver presentations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Master's degree with 6 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting; OR Ph.D. with 4 years of related professional/military experience in project management, program management, contracts, program operations, business management, and/or budgeting.
• Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active secret or top-secret clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years)
• Experience in data analysis, property management, and/or inventory management
• SAP experience
• Understanding of the Integrated Management Framework (IMF)
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally or in closely related functions such as contracts, program operations, or business management
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership
• Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
• SharePoint & JIRA experience
• Understanding of the proposal process and contract types

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.