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Principal/Sr Principal Project Management

Melbourne, Florida, 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Senior Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position supports a bi-coastal team, but candidate would need to be onsite in either Melbourne FL, or Palmdale, CA,

Position requires someone in the office, and cannot accommodate a telecommute option.

This position is seeking a highly motivated, strong communicator to join the Global Supply Chain Program Management (GSCPM) – Business Operations team.

Salary Range:

Melbourne, FL (Level 3): 81,400-122,000

Melbourne, FL (Level 4): 101,400-152,200

Palmdale, CA (Level 3): 94,200-141,200

Palmdale, CA (Level 4): 117.500-176,300

Tasks include:

  • Provide dedicated support to GSCPM responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, execution and integration of all GSC activities within respective Program Business Area
  • Act as the GSC focal for the Program Management Office (PMO), coordinate/collaborate cross-functionally with all Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure supply chain commitments are met in support of Prime Contract requirements
  • Facilitation of meetings, actions and deliverables, which often include senior leadership
  • Candidate must be able to make sound decisions, or ask for guidance in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective.
  • Helps lead and manage GSC team through all proposal efforts, material strategy and overall successful execution in accordance with Program cost and schedule budgets, Procurement and Subcontract processes/procedures and Prime Customer requirements
  • Develops and manages appropriate mitigation plans to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers and GSC
  • Supports all GP material CAM responsibilities, including management of Earned Value metrics and Estimates at Complete (EACs) for GSC general procurement material across multiple high dollar contracts
  • Ability to manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks/projects

Principal Project Management Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's Degree with 3 years of experience or in lieu of degree with 9 years of experience in one or more of the following: Supply Chain, Project/Program Management, Business/Financial Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active government Secret Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

 Senior Principal Project Management Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, Master's Degree with 6 years of experience or in lieu of degree with 12 years of experience in one or more of the following: Supply Chain, Project/Program Management, Business/Financial Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active government Secret Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management, Supply chain, Business Management, and Operations Management experience
  • Cost, Estimating, CAM (Control Account Management), and/or EVM (Earned Value Management) experience
  • Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, V Lookup
  • Strong business acumen
  • Experience with SAP
  • Process mapping and process improvement experience
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction using continuous problem solving
  • Ability to lead through, overcome and adapt to obstacles and challenges; Deals effectively with change and challenges and helps others to do the same
  • Active government Secret or Top Secret Clearance, with Program Special access

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $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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