Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: No

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 seeking a highly skilled Principal Project Management person to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Northrop Grumman in Annapolis, MD.

Provides support to the logistics function working with a logistics database to establish the range and depth of spares, tools, test equipment and related parts to be deployed and stocked. Help to determine maintenance and repair materials required for deployment. Develops requisitions for and manages records of equipment, components and repair parts; tracks logistics materials and parts for proper allocation of storage facilities; reviews configuration changes to evaluate impact on test runs and deployment; documents equipment, component and parts conditions; and identifies logistic support documentation to be included such as drawings or mission lists to support life-cycle of product. Adheres to schedules and monitors the cost and delivery of spares and production parts requirements to comply with contractual obligations.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

In this position you will perform functions such as the following:

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management, planning, project team, and line management.

• Review status of projects and budgets; prepare status reports.

• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, program goals and objectives.                                         

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and operations.

• Manage critical program inventory items.

• Responsible for receiving, issuing and shipping parts.

• Responsible for maintaining certs and calibration requirements for program inventory and ensuring long term and daily schedules are met.

• Manage and report Government Property to customer and contracts representatives.

This is an individual contributor role.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Project Management:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of Logistics or Project Management experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of Logistics or Project Management experience. 12 years of Logistics or Project Management experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• Knowledge of logistics and property management, both Government and Industry along with basic understanding of hazardous material requirements for storage and shipping

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SSBI/SCI

• US Citizenship

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous military logistics and security experience, working in similar environment

• Experience or knowledge with database design and operation

• Experience in managing Government Property

• Current/active Top Secret/SSBI/SCI with CI POLY

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.