Associate Project Management/Project Management

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

1d•$63,000 - $113,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Associate Project Management (Level I) or Project Management (Level 2) to lead and support cross-functional initiatives within the F-35 Program Operations & Integration team. This role is 100% on-site in Redondo Beach, CA. This role offers an early-career professional the opportunity to build project management, coordination, and business operations experience while supporting key activities within the F-35 Program Office. The selected individual will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to support day-to-day execution, coordinate initiatives, and contribute to business priorities across the broader F-35 organization. This position provides exposure to a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 4 years of experience (for Level 1)
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, Master's Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 6 years of experience (for Level 2)
Experience in Project Management, Business Strategy, Finance, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts
Experience in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Aerospace/defense experience
Supply chain, financial management, business strategy and/or contracts experience in aerospace/defense
Familiarity with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program
MS Excel Experience
Control Account Management (CAM) experience

Responsibilities

Support project planning, execution, and tracking across functions to align with program goals and business priorities.
Coordinate assigned initiatives, track action items, and maintain communication with internal stakeholders to support timely execution.
Help maintain organizational rhythm by tracking schedules, deadlines, and deliverables for program and customer commitments.
Support executive and program reviews through scheduling, agenda development, input collection, and presentation preparation.
Gather, organize, and summarize data to support decision-making, leadership briefings, and stakeholder communications.
Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement efforts, including SharePoint updates, team engagement activities, and organizational communications.
Provide general team and business operations support, including cross-functional coordination, process improvement, and administrative support for leadership priorities.