US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Position to be located onsite in El Segundo, CA.

The selected candidate(s) should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. They will be able successfully complete diverse work assignments and effectively collaborate in team settings across all levels. They must be able to collaborate closely with our LMA customer as well as our NGAS executives and program leadership. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who are able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

Primary responsibilities require support of F-35 Program Management integration activities, including, but not limited to:

Coordinate with stakeholders, provide performance analysis and visibilitySupport Operating Unit (OU) PM organization of OU data and develop leadership briefs, facilitate program reviewsProvide analysis to support OU requirements to ensure the integrity of the OU baseline to meet established goals, per F-35 requirements (metrics, etc.)Maintain OU metrics in adherence to established procedures (AS Sector, F-35 Specific)Manage OU strategic rhythm and reporting on behalf of/with the OU PMSupport OU proposal activitiesCoordinate/facilitate internal/external meetings with applicable stakeholders including developing the agenda, capturing action items, managing closure of action itemsCoordinate package development for recurring and ad-hoc / special meetingsFocal point for IPRS monthly reporting (metrics, comments, RTG, etc.)Risk & Opportunity Integration: coordinate capture and tracking of identified risks & opportunitiesOperations integration & EAC/Pressures identify/capture & trackProgram Management Meeting: presentation integration and action item trackingInterface with customer & F-35 Leadership, instill confidence, promote partnership, recognition, and opportunitiesCross-Function integration necessary to support and resolve internal/external inquiries

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Project Management:

Must have Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of experience OR Master's Degree with 8 years of experience OR High School Diploma with 14 years of experience. Experience must be in the following: supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, accounting, program scheduling/cost analysis, subcontracts administration, procurementMust have project management / program integration on an aerospace and defense programMust have experience in management to a project/program baseline, including use of associated performance metricsMust have experience in coordinating & managing business deliverables for an executive level leaderMust have experience to meet fast-paced deadlinesMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

SAP ExperiencePrior support of program leadership in a Program Management / Integration role within the Aerospace industryAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needsProficient in MS Office suite including Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Tableau

Salary Range: $109,900.00 - $164,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.