Northrop Grumman

Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman$94K — $176K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years, or Master's with 3 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management in other industries
  • Track record of leading tasks on schedule and maintaining cost efficiency as project lead or program team manager
  • Proven ability to lead teams towards achieving common goals

Responsibilities

  • Direct all phases of programs from inception to completion
  • Negotiate contracts and manage changes
  • Prepare proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and financial terms
  • Lead Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives
  • Measure and report on program performance to stakeholders
  • Conduct risk management practices including identification and mitigation
  • Develop cross-functional proposals to gain new business opportunities

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team.

The Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program.

  • Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
  • Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
  • Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
  • Measuring and reporting program performance
  • Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
  • Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
  • Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
  • Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
  • Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
  • Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
  • Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
  • Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
  • Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
  • Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
  • Lead develop and submit cross functional proposals.


This position can be filled at a Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management level.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Project Management:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years, or master's and 3 years' of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.


Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Project Management:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years, or master's and 6 years' of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.


Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Project Management and Sr. Principal Project Management:
  • Experience with compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards.
  • Experience with Government Contracts and related documents.
  • Experience continuous process improvement.
  • Experience managing proposals.
  • Experience with information assurance regulations and practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.


Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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