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Principal/Sr. Principal Property Asset Mgmt Analyst

Ridgecrest, California, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Property & Asset Management Analyst to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit located in Ridgecrest, CA.  This position will be an onsite position and may follow a 9/80 work schedule.

The ideal candidate will oversee, manage, and analyze activities associated with asset business systems to ensure company, customer, and US Government property located on site and at subcontractors are managed in accordance with applicable regulations and policies to achieve best value and operational excellence.  Maintains property accountability records and determines condition and arranges disposal of surplus or obsolete material or equipment.  Conduct internal and external property assessments and analyze results for financial and operational purposes; provide guidance on contracts and regulations pertaining to property life-cycle management; develop, recommend, and implement property management policy; and prepare periodic and special purpose reports relative to matters such as tases, leasing, insurance, facility usage, etc.

Responsibilities:

  • Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.

  • Considered expert in field within the organization.

  • Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.

  • Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

  • Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.

  • Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.+

  • Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.

  • Ability to support U.S. Government, customer, and NG internal audits.

  • Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.

  • Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.

Basic Qualifications

Principal Property & Asset Management Analyst (Level 3)

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience in property (U.S. Government/DoD/Commercial) administration.  We will also consider 9 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

  • Thorough knowledge of the FAR/DFARS relative to property administration.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

  • Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.

  • Ability to obtain/maintain Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance

  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Sr. Principal Property & Asset Management Analyst (Level 4)

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience in property (U.S. Government/DoD/Commercial) administration.  We will also consider 12 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

  • Thorough knowledge of the FAR/DFARS relative to property administration.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

  • Knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.

  • Ability to obtain/maintain Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance

  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of & ability to use CostPoint and AssetSmart .

  • NPMA membership

  • NPMA certifications

  • Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance

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.

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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