RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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.

Our NGDS Sector Future Concepts Team is an exciting new organization currently seeking a Project Manager (2) / Principal Project Manager (3) based onsite in Northridge, CA.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing critical technology development projects, metrics management, contractual deliveries, schedule management, cost accountability, and process/workflow implantation. This position requires heavy cooperation with cross-organization teams and customers. The selected candidate must possess the ability to define and clearly articulate/communicate actions and priorities to key staff.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between the program management office and the project teams.Take initiative proactively, manage multiple competition priorities at once, interface professionally with internal and external stakeholders, and work at an exceptionally rapid and fast paceAssesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.Reviews status of projects; manages meetings and prepares status reports.Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.Understand and report on program Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers.Work with cross organizational teams and customers to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff

This position may be filled as a level 2 or a level 3. Leveling is determined based on a combination of years of experience, education, and other qualifications. Basic qualifications for each level are listed below.

Basic Qualifications Project Manager (2):

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 0 years of experience relevant experience.Exceptional verbal & written communication, leadership, presentation, and collaboration skills.Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other core Office applications.Knowledge of Digital Process Platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Power Automate, Jira, Confluence) and Workflow Development.Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Basic Qualifications Principal Project Manager (Principal 3):

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience relevant experience.Exceptional Communication, Leadership, Presentation, and Interpersonal Skills.Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other core Office applications.Knowledge of Digital Process Platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Power Automate, Jira, Confluence) and Workflow Development.Familiarity with Cost Estimation, Proposal Development, and Methods for Tracking Schedule and Cost Based Progress.Active DoD Secret Clearance (Top Secret Preferred) - U.S. Citizenship Required.Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications Project Manager (2):

Familiarity with Cost Estimation, Proposal Development, and Methods for Tracking Schedule and Cost Based Progress.Active DoD Secret Clearance (Top Secret Preferred) - U.S. Citizenship Required.

Preferred Qualifications both levels:

Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree.Strong multitasking ability and takes ownership of tasks, move quickly, scales solutions, and has a mission mindset.Program execution experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.