Principal Project Management/ Sr. Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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

This position may be worked remotely from anywhere in the continental United States.

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

 Key Responsibilities:

  Lead proposal activities including:

• Development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package

• Assigning and tracking completion of Labor, Travel, and Material estimates

• Auditing estimates for accuracy, completeness, and pricing strategy

• Managing scope and artifact changes through disciplined process

• Development and maintenance of proposal schedule

• Lead Fact Finding activities

• Support Negotiation activities

• Prior experience leading cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Management, Field Operations, etc.)

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: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,700.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.