Principal 3 / Sr. Principal 4 – Project Management – Space Security (Active Top Security clearance required)

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 and technology that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 are making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector is looking for a Product line risk manager to support the ESPASat Product line within the Satellite Programs Department.

A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible. Risk manager assists in the definition, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of risk and opportunity management efforts. Risk manager consists of a wide breadth of tasks including: approving risk and opportunity while handling approaches, mitigation planning and approval of opportunity exploitation plans, and coordination between product line managers and external Customers. Risk manager will assure integration of the EVMS (Earned Value Management) process with the risk and opportunity management process. A successful risk manager informs and advises higher level management on critical project risks with appropriate mitigations and facilitates meetings and coordinate risks within a program. As a risk manager, you are in charge of determining important financial safety and security risks for Northrop Grumman’s satellite programs. An effective risk manager will find ways to reduce those risks through proactive planning and problem-solving. Risk manager should be able to think outside the box to envision future risks that might be otherwise unnoticeable to others.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below.

Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal level or Sr. Principal level .

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Risk Manager 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries or 4 years of experience with a Masters Degree. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of applicable experience will be considered.

• Risk Management experience

• Candidate must have US Citizenship and a Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain an SCI level access.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Project Risk Manager 4:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries or 8 years of experience with a Masters Degree. In lieu of a degree, 14 years of applicable experience will be considered.

• Risk Management experience

• Candidate must have US Citizenship and a Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain an SCI level access.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal & Sr. Principal Project Risk Manager:

• Active Top Secret with SCI Clearance

• Experience in the space industry

• Database development or management

• Earned Value Management training

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Risk management certification

• Strong organizational and leader

Salary Range: $86,300 USD - $129,500 USD

Salary Range 2: $107,000 USD - $160,600 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.