Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) Principal Project Integrator (AHT) - OKC
Requisition ID: R10120612
Category: Program Management
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members.
Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
- Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- Will receive an honorable discharge
- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
Our Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Project Integrator to join our growing team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). LSMS provides sustainment support for various US Air Force and foreign military aircraft and systems. The LSMS team provides engineering and logistical support to the warfighter to help solve complex obsolescence and sustainment problems that are adversely impacting mission capability.
This Project Integrator position will support Program/Project Managers who lead large projects within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Tasks include assistance with technical planning, requirements development, tracking, system integration, scheduling, conference setup and hosting, and acting as the team scribe to deliver conference minutes, etc. The position requires the individual to work directly with Responsible Engineers, Project Leaders, and Managers to execute/manage cost, schedule, and performance on highly technical projects that may span months and years in duration.
Responsibilities:
Overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects. Serves as the liaison between program/project managers, other team members, contract labor, Subcontractors, and Support Staff; providing proactive and reactive support to other Project Management employees, Project Engineers, Logisticians, and Managers on numerous different Engineering Projects
Reviewing/tracking status of projects/tasks, and budgets; managing schedules; preparing conference (i.e., meetings) agendas, presentation material (e.g., capture, collect, and compile data and create slides and other materials covering relevant conference topics), formal meeting minutes; development of formal status reports.
Tracking/managing Contractual deliveries to the Customer, between Sectors (within NGC), and to/from Subcontractors; staying ahead of projected deliveries to ensure they are provided/received on-time or early.
Participating in contractual and technical meetings and engineering reviews; taking detailed notes to facilitate creation of detailed/technically complex (Customer Deliverable-quality) meeting minutes.
Capturing and managing Action Items to completion and/or close
Assessing project issues/problems and developing/implementing associated resolutions to meet productivity, quality, budget, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Working directly with project managers, line managers, Subcontractors, and clients/customers to develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and intervention methods/tools for problem solving.
Supporting new business development, proposal work, new contract capture planning, and short and long-range strategic planning
Developing/establishing positive, professional, customer relationships and a resultant high level of customer satisfaction
Developing, maintaining, and adhering to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Using Microsoft (MS) Office products to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Project.
Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of project management related experience OR a Master’s degree with 4 year of experience supporting Aerospace, Department of Defense, Government contracts, and/or project management related experience.
High level of experience working with groups/teams, individuals, and support/administrative staff.
Moderate level of experience using various Web applications/software programs like MS SharePoint, MS Project, Teamcenter, Cradle, etc.
Must be a US Citizen and have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
Must be able to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers and other employees) and possess excellent presentation skills.
Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher)
Moderate level of experience with Risk Management actions, development/tracking/updating of Return-to-Green (RTG) plans, and scheduling cross functional activities
Entry level experience with Earned Value Management processes/systems.
Entry level experience working with Air Force customers and aerospace industry personnel.
Ability, once acclimated, to perform and balance competing tasks autonomously with minimal oversight & supervision.
Effectively manage a balance of regularly scheduled work and tasks as well as proving support for urgent short notice tasks and events
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What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- 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.
