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Sr. Principal Project Management

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 Mission Systems is looking for a Sr. Principal Logistics Project Manager to join our team in Merit Island, FL, working with the U.S. Navy. 

This role will support our Launcher Systems Logistics operations for U.S. Navy OHIO and COLUMBIA class ballistic missile submarine programs.

What You'll Get to Do:

  • Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, field engineers, the Strategic Systems Program office, and the prime contractor.
  • Serve as logistics liaison between the field engineers, the Strategic Systems Program, and prime contractors at build yards, shipyards, and test facilities.
  • Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate hardware and support equipment deliveries to the active Navy and shipyards.
  • Plan and coordinate with shipyards for the receipt, inspection, and storage of launcher hardware, support equipment, and I&C Spares.
  • Participate in provisioning conferences and formal provisioning.
  • Prepare and submit data items in accordance with DoD requirements and contracts.
  • Compile data from a variety of sources to develop material requirements and spares quantities.
  • Support Launcher Equipment Requirements Chart (LERC) changes and attend meetings. Complete action items from the LERC as required.
  • Support cross-decking plan to include the movement, stowage, and re-issue of designated components from the legacy submarines to new construction submarines.
  • Monitor supply support effectiveness through document reviews, identify issues, and provide recommended solutions.
  • Prepare significant data analysis in accordance with DoD requirements and contracts.
  • Support other Launcher Logistics needs, as necessary

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Project Manager:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant logistics experience; OR a Master’s Degree with 6 or more years of relevant logistics experience
  • Prior experience working with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Business Management, Field Operations, etc.)
  • Experience with SAP, ERP (or similar) system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Project Manager:

  • Experience with the Navy Supply system with expertise in a variety of Logistics support functions, including inventory management.
  • Experience working with the Department of War Logistics system.
  • Experience with a variety of Logistics support functions, including inventory management.
  • Experience with customer compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards.
  • Experience with government contracts and related documents.
  • Experience with MS Project, SharePoint, and Confluence.
  • Active Secret Clearance.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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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