Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management (Product Support)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, OR Master's degree and 3 years, OR PhD and 1 year relevant experience for Principal level; Bachelor's and 8 years, Master's and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years for Sr. Principal level.
  • Experience with understanding cost types and elements, such as labor and overhead.
  • Knowledge of Product Support Technical Disciplines, including Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) and Training.
  • Experience with BOE, Technical Assessment Matrix (TAM), and Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) development.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management efforts for aerospace programs.
  • Ensure adherence to budgetary requirements and develop program cost estimates.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to enhance Product Support strategies.
  • Develop and oversee proposals and technical documentation for project initiatives.
  • Monitor project progress and report on performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Company paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Principal or Sr. Principal Project Manager, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be full time in the office and located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA.


* This position may be offered at a Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4)*

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management (level 3):

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant professional experience OR a Master’s degree and 3 years relevant professional experience OR a PhD degree and 1 year relevant professional experience.

  • Must have experience with understanding cost types (e.g: Direct, Indirect) and cost elements (e.g: Labor, Fringe, Overhead, General and Administrative (G&A), Travel, etc).

  • Must have knowledge of Product Support Technical Disciplines (i.e Reliability and Maintainability (R&M), Technical Publications, DMSMS and Obsolescence, Training, Modeling and Simulation (M&S), etc)

  • Must have experience with BOE, Technical Assessment Matrix (TAM), and/or Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) development.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government issued secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Project Management (level 4):

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience OR a Master’s degree and 6 years relevant professional experience. Or a PhD degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.

  • Must have experience with understanding cost types (e.g: Direct, Indirect) and cost elements (e.g: Labor, Fringe, Overhead, General and Administrative (G&A), Travel, etc).

  • Must have knowledge of Product Support Technical Disciplines (i.e Reliability and Maintainability (R&M), Technical Publications, DMSMS and Obsolescence, Training, Modeling and Simulation (M&S), etc)

  • Must have experience with BOE, Technical Assessment Matrix (TAM), and/or Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) development.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government issued secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active In-Scope Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

  • Previous experience working Product Support efforts on development and/or sustainment programs.

  • Knowledge of government proposal Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense FARs (DFAR) government regulations

  • Experience with an NGAS Business Unit Proposal Review Board (PRB) process

  • Working knowledge and experience with data visualization and business intelligence platforms (e.g: Tableau, PowerBI)

  • Experience with Earned Value Management experience as a Work Package Manager (WPM) or Control Account Manager (CAM)

  • Previous experience working on RQ4 or MQ4 programs

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $176,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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