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Sr. Principal Project Management 4 – Top Secret

Requisition ID: R10119689

  • iconCategory: Program Management
  • iconLocation: Palmdale, California, United States of America
  • iconClearance Type: Top Secret
  • iconTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • iconShift: Any (United States of America)
  • iconTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • iconRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • iconPositions Available: 1
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.
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.

Northrop Grumman Defense System is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Management (level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals located at Palmdale, Ca.

You will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and line management. You will review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports. You will also 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 solutions 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.

NG Skills

Basic Qualifications:

  • 14 years of Project Management experience; or 10 years with Bachelor’s Degree, or 8 years with Master's Degree.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and AGILE
  • Experience in proposal operations and development, including Basis of Estimates and historical data analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Familiar with risk development and mitigation plans.
  • Must have an active Top Secret DoD clearance with ability to maintain that clearance.
  • Must 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
  • Previous Project Management and Logistics experience

Salary Range: $107,000 - $160,600
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.

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What's great about
Northrop Grumman

  1. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
  2. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
  3. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.