Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman$101K — $152K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years or Master's degree with 6 years in project management, project integration, or strategic communications within a technical field.
  • Proven experience in simplifying complex architectures through documentation.
  • Active DoD Secret-level security clearance required to start.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) quickly.
  • Expertise in preparing and presenting analytical executive-level briefings.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and documentation tracking.
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Author and edit strategic documents and capture plans in clear, structured language.
  • Translate technical product capabilities into concise executive briefings and value propositions.
  • Manage operational program rhythms and align calendars with strategic planning deadlines.
  • Integrate and manage program requirements to support long-term technology roadmaps.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary data for strategic planning.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage and life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan and paid company holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
  • Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Project Integrator to directly support the MDC2 Strategic Planning Director 1. This unique role bridges program execution and strategic communications. You will manage operational rhythms, track technology investments, and serve as the primary technical writer for strategic documentation. By translating complex technical architectures into clear executive briefings, win themes, and campaign plans, you will ensure seamless communication between program and engineering teams, corporate leadership, and military customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Writing & Strategy Documentation: Author, edit, and maintain complex strategic documents and capture campaign tracking plans, using clear, structured language.
  • Executive Presentation Support: Translate highly technical product capabilities into clear, concise executive briefings, Win Themes, and value propositions for division, sector, and customer leadership.
  • Strategic Rhythm Alignment: Manage the operational program rhythm and associated calendars to align with strategic planning deadlines, gate reviews, and the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
  • Requirement & Pipeline Integration: Integrate, control, and manage program requirements, ensuring technical and non-technical elements support long-term pipeline and technology roadmaps.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external customers, integrated product teams (IPTs), and suppliers to synthesize necessary data for the Strategic Planning Director.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with 8 years (or Master's degree with 6 years) of project management, project integration, or strategic communications experience within a technical field.
  • Technical Communication: Proven experience breaking down complex architectures into simple, structured documentation.
  • Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret-level clearance is required to apply and start.
  • Special Access: Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Executive Briefing Skills: Expert-level capability in preparing and presenting analytical data and presentations for executive leadership, suppliers, and customers.
  • Software Tools: High proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and documentation tracking tools.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Project Management, Communications, or STEM.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Previous experience supporting Aerospace/Military business development, capture management, strategic programmatic communications or long-range strategic planning.

Primary 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.

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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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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