Chief of Staff - Manager Project Management 1

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

6d•$105,000 - $157,600•Onsite

About The Position

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 (NGMS) Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division is seeking a Chief of Staff Manager/Project Management 1 in support of an Operating Unit within the Global Mission Solutions BU. This position will report directly into the Global Mission Solutions BU Chief of Staff. The position is based on-site in Baltimore, MD. This position will be expected to assist with reviewing status of projects and budgets, resource planning, preparing for and facilitating meetings, and supporting various administrative functions in support of an Operating Unit Director. In addition to being exposed to some of the most meaningful and exciting missions we have, this role also provides the opportunity for the selected candidate to really deepen their knowledge and understanding of how a business and portfolio operates above and beyond what individual program managers or program leaders experience on individual programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program or project management, business operations, and/or technical programs.
Demonstrated experience in project/program management, business management, or cross-functional team leadership, including responsibility for coordinating project activities, deliverables, schedules, and/or stakeholder requirements.
Demonstrated experience analyzing project or business requirements and developing recommendations to support project execution, issue resolution, and/or management decision-making.
Demonstrated experience developing and presenting briefings, recommendations, project status, and/or business information to senior-level leadership or executive stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience analyzing program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost performance, financial metrics, and/or variance analysis, and developing recommendations for program or business leadership.
Demonstrated experience working in a U.S. Government contracting or other regulated environment, including defense contracting, government procurement, or a comparable regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint to perform business analysis, develop presentations/reports, manage information, and/or support project execution.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess a current/active DoD Secret clearance to be considered with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and/or SAP access.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification or equivalent project/program management certification.
Experience working within Northrop Grumman organizational structures, processes, policies, and procedures including collaboration across multiple functional organizations.
Cost Account Management (CAM) certification or prior CAM experience, including application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles such as cost forecasting, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
Current/active Top Secret clearance with SCI and/or SAP access.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of the Operational Units Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan (AOP/LRSP) investments to include the planning of resources to achieve the plans.
Provide high-level strategic advice and recommendations to senior executives on financial performance, cost optimization, and resource allocation.
Track and assess key financial and operational metrics, providing insights to optimize performance and inform decision-making.
Lead key initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, and financial performance within the P&L structure.
Work with the finance team to monitor the budget and financial performance of the capital and NCTA investments, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assist in preparing financial reports and forecasts, providing actionable recommendations to drive financial success.
Prepare Operating Unit Director for all senior level internal meetings and customer engagements with relevant information/materials such as talking points and relevant background information.
Ensure deliverables required by Division level business rhythms are coordinated among the staff and delivered on-time.
Promote a collaborative and high-performance environment, ensuring that all team members understand their role in achieving P&L targets.
Facilitate effective internal communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress on key priorities.