Project Management / Principal Project Management - Secret

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we want you to join our team as a Project Management / Principal Project Management specialist to join our diverse team of professionals located at Edwards, CA.

Northrop Grumman Defense System is seeking a Project Management (level 2) / Principal Project Management (level 3) 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.

You will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and line management. Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports. Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, line managers, and clients.

Additionally, you will lead the capture efforts to secure new or re-compete contracts, or task order business. Develop capture strategy including business solution for pursuit of opportunities; identify potential customers, competitive assessments, teaming suppliers, and prices-to-win; participate in bid and proposal activities. Maintain on-going interaction with marketing.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Project Management (Level 2) - High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 6 years of relevant job experience; or Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of Project Management experience, or Master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience.

• Principal Project Management (Level 3) - High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 9 years of relevant job experience; or Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of Project Management experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or PhD and 1 year of relevant experience.

• 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.

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.