Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr Principal Control Account Project Manager

Northrop Grumman • $85K — $128K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience; advanced degree permissible with reduced experience requirements.
  • Experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contracts.
  • Proficient in earned value management for labor and material accounts.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
  • Experience managing major subcontract schedules within integrated master schedules.
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Project and create Basis of Estimates for proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Establish budget baselines using Control Account Management best practices.
  • Manage and report on earned value metrics for the program.
  • Support integrated baseline reviews and forecast labor requirements.
  • Control integrated master schedules and report program status.
  • Assess software project risks and develop resolution plans.
  • Prepare monthly earned value management artifacts and reports.
  • Support contract data requirements through necessary reporting.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
  • Company-paid holidays and potential long-term incentives for upper management.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for aPrincipal OR Sr. Principal Control Account -Project Manager you will be supporting systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are seeking team members who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex problems.

This position can be based onsite at our Colorado Springs, CO (preferred) or Bellevue, NE facility. 

As a Control Account - Project Manager you will be able to:  

  • Establish budgetary baselines for Engineering functions with the DARC program through Control Account Management (CAM) best practices

  • Manage, track and report earned value metrics

  • Support program integrated baseline reviews

  • Work closely with engineering and program function leaders to forecast labor

  • Work closely with engineering and program functions leaders to accurately manage integrated master schedules

  • Manage and report status on program schedules 

  • Assess Software project issues/risks and develop resolution plan

  • Prepare Contract Data Requirements Lists for necessary reporting for the Program Team

  • Support Engineering Change Proposals by authoring Basis of Estimates and other proposal activity

  • Prepare monthly Business Rhythm EVM artifacts and reporting 

  • Support labor and material program control accounts.

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled as either Principal or a Sr. Principal Control Account - Project Manager.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain US Government Secret security clearance, but not required to start.

  • Principal: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Sr.Principal: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contract vehicles

  • Material account earned value management experience

  • Labor account earned value management experience

  • Subcontract labor account earned value management experience

  • Experience with Agile methodologies and practices

  • Ability to develop and manage schedule tasks

  • Experience with integration of major subcontract schedules within prime integrated master schedule

  • Ability to use Microsoft Project

  • Experience creating Basis of Estimates and Proposals

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors of Science Degree

  • An active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

  • Risk management experience

  • Earned Value Management Certification

  • Project Management Professional Certification

  • Software discipline organizational experience

  • Experience with the management of Subcontract values greater than 30 million dollars

  • Experience with managing labor cost accounts greater than 10 million dollars

  • Experience with management of Software Development projects including the production and delivery of CDRLs

  • Previous experience as a Scrum Master

  • Proficiency in Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence)

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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