RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Project Management professionalto join our diverse and talented engineering organization in support of realizing our vision of making World Class Program Managers.
As a project management professional in our Program Manager Learning and Development organization, you will be responsible for the planning, management and creation of training projects and documentation. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills, and a background in training and/or professional development to include curriculum development and in person curriculum instruction. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with experienced Aeronautics Systems sector Program Management and functional teams to meet the needs Program Manager training and development.
Essential Functions:
Plans, develops, and coordinates in-house Program Management training programs in support of all sector Program/Project manager employees and associated functions
Obtains information needed from subject matter experts to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids
Facilitates training sessions when required
Develop and implement programs for evaluating effectiveness of training activities
Continuously revise lesson plans to meet updated or emerging training requirements and keep training material up to date
Oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects, review project status and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare training status reports
Basic Qualifications Principal Project Management:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience
Relevant would include project/program management, learning and development course delivery as described above in essential functions
Ability to travel up to 10%
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment
Experience with budgeting processes and monthly tracking and reporting procedures
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs
Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Project Management:
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience
Relevant would include project/program management, learning and development course delivery as described above in essential functions
Ability to travel up to 10%
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment
Experience with budgeting processes and monthly tracking and reporting procedures
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors/Masters degree in project management, training, education, professional development, and/or adult learning
Familiarity and Experience with the Instructional Systems Design (ISD)/Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE) process or equivalent
Experience in Training and Curriculum development
Experience with planning, developing, coordinating, and executing education, training, and/or career development programs
Experience facilitating/conducting training/education sessions
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs for evaluating effectiveness of training activities and summarizing data
Demonstrated experience applying Program Management processes (e.g., Program Planning, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Cost & Schedule Management, Change Management, Performance Management, and Program Closeout) and incorporating them into training content and exercises.
Current PMP certification
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
Proficiency in tracking/reporting tools/dashboards such as JIRA and TABLEAU
Experience selecting appropriate instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstration-performance, problem-based learning, student-centered learning, and guided discussion
Experience supporting, building, and promoting a positive and collaborative culture across cross-functional teams
Experience applying Lean-Agile practices on a project team
Active Secret/Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $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.
