Principal/ Sr Principal Project Management

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Principal/Sr Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be located 100% on-site in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities include

• Control account management and EAC analysis using Earned Value Management
• Collaborating with Cost Management to validate EACs are in line with financial forecast
• Working with the Finance team to make sure all inputs are submitted in a timely fashion
• Leads the Global Supply Chain Risk/Issue/Opportunity process
• Working monthly Earned Value rhythm with Cost Management to make sure EAC/VAR explanations are provided as required.
• Preparing clear, concise, and timely GSC cost charts and supporting GSC and Program needs as required.
• Analyzes data and information to accurately build/present program-level leadership briefings focused on status and critical program milestones
• Integrates with various GSC functional organizations
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Candidate must be an effective communicator and will be expected to build relationships with broader GSC organization and across program IPTs
• Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance
• Manage sales forecast across multiple portfolios
• Demonstrating skill and ability to analyze and develop solutions for complex problems
• Communicating effectively and clearly presenting approaches and findings
• Position requires the ability to work under pressure in a multiple conflicting priority environment and often requires the ability to work long hours when necessary to meet deadlines

Basic Qualifications (Principal)

• Must have Bachelors Degree and 5 years experience, Masters and 3 years of experience or in-lieu of degree with 9 years of experience
• Experience must be in Project/Program Management or Business Management
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with CAM or EVMS
• Must have ACTIVE U.S. Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time

Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal)

• Must have Bachelors Degree and 8 years experience, Masters and 5 years of experience or in-lieu of degree with 12 years of experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with CAM or EVMS

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful candidate should have extensive CAM experience and be CAM certified
• Strong communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Experience with a broad range of project management supply chain issues, including supplier management, risk management, large and complex proposals, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management

Primary Level Salary Range

$81,400.00 - $122,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.