Chief of Staff / Sr. Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman

81d • $98,100 - $147,100

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 Space Sector is seeking a Chief of Staff position that will report to the ESPAStar Product Line Director. ESPAStar is a well-established and rapidly growing product line within the Space Segment Production Operation Unit in the Space Superiority Division and serves as the premier producer of rideshare platform buses and missions supporting ESPA-class spacecraft in any orbit. This position manages the Product Line (PL)-level cadence and operational affairs within the PL leadership team. The selected candidate will guide opportunities for collaboration between the individual Program Managers and their teams. This role will be responsible for managing the PL operating cadence, reporting to the Operating Unit including; preparing for reviews, gathering and reporting staffing needs, facilitating/coordinating major customer reviews/visits, facilitating media and public relation efforts with internal NG Comms, and leading special projects. This role is expected to partner across all functional groups and will have insight into all aspects of the PL business to include financials, program execution, staffing, reporting, and strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of applicable experience will be considered.
• Must possess the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance at the time of application.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple functions of the organization leading complex projects in support of organizational goals/objectives.
• Technologically savvy with tools such as Office 365, Sharepoint, Teams, etc.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and impact at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to prioritize and complete competing priorities and projects within critical deadlines.
• Proficient in workforce planning management, including tracking staffing requirements based on business needs and organizational goals.
• Experience in generating electronic content that effectively communicates organizational messages and brand identity.
• Experience in facilitating employee engagement and team-building activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with senior executives.
• High energy, strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and a hands-on level.
• Experience processing large amounts of information, synthesizing, and integrating to meet various leadership team needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Product Line (PL)-level cadence and operational affairs within the PL leadership team.
• Guide opportunities for collaboration between individual Program Managers and their teams.
• Manage the PL operating cadence and report to the Operating Unit.
• Prepare for reviews and gather/report staffing needs.
• Facilitate/coordinating major customer reviews/visits.
• Facilitate media and public relation efforts with internal NG Comms.
• Lead special projects.
• Partner across all functional groups and provide insight into all aspects of the PL business.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree