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Principal / Sr. Principal Facilities Representative Level 3 or 4 – Clearance Required

Palmdale, California, United States
Full Time On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is currently seeking a Principal Facilities Representative Level 3 or Senior Principal Facilities Representative Level 4 to support our Facility Team on site at our Palmdale, California location. This position will follow a 4/10 or 9/80 work Schedule.

Job Duties:

  • Acting as primary Liaison for Subcontractors/Vendors to plan and facilitate support of facilities maintenance efforts.
  • Identifying funding and collaborating with Global Supply Chain (GSC) for Purchase Order (PO) creation and maintenance.
  • Partnering with Cost Management to establish budget forecasts, and regular updates to Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Complete (EAC).
  • Monitoring and facilitating timely completion of LX Training for Facilities Maintenance Technicians and Subcontractors/Vendors
  • Making purchases for the Facilities Maintenance Team, via Purchase Card
  • Processing Subcontractor/Vendor badge requests
  • Other tasks as assigned

This position may be filled as either a Principal Facilities Representative Level 3 or Senior Principal Facilities Representative Level 4.

 Basic Qualifications for Principal Facilities Representative Level 3:

  • Bachelor's degree in 5 years of related work experience or a Masters Degree with 3 years stated experience; NOTE: An additional 3 years of applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Accesses
  • Familiar with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Must have experience collaborating with workers, contractors, management, and customers to meet project requirements.
  • Must have ability to work with minimal supervision

 Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Facilities Representative Level 3:

  • Bachelor's degree in 8 years of related work experience or a Masters Degree with 6 years stated experience; NOTE: An additional 3 years of applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Accesses
  • Familiar with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Must have experience collaborating with workers, contractors, management, and customers to meet project requirements.
  • Must have ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with Maximo (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
  • Experience with MS SharePoint
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience with budget tracking using MS Excel or similar software
  • Experience with Purchase Cards

What We Offer:

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $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.

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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