Project Management/Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

3d•$65,500 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an entry level to experienced Project Manager/Principal Project Manager to join their team. This position is located onsite in Melbourne, FL. This position is for the role of a Cost Account Manager to support the Ground Systems team. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization supporting the Ground Systems Team Program Office and Business Management functions. As the CAM this individual will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between the execution team, cost management, and scheduling; reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports; assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet program goals and objectives; help develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving. The CAM is expected to understand and implement Northrop Grumman Earned Value Management Processes. The candidate will be required to improve their knowledge of industry practices and standards and demonstrate the skill and ability to perform professional tasks. This individual should possess leadership and team building capabilities and have strong interpersonal skills. Must possess solid organization abilities and be a motivated, flexible team player. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional or military experience in Project Management OR Master’s degree in a related field (no specific project‑management experience required) (for Project Management role)
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional or military experience in Project Management OR Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional or military experience in a related field (no specific project‑management experience required) (for Principal Project Management role)
Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Experience with Earned Value Management either acting as a Cost Account Manager or other supporting a business function (Cost management/planning, scheduling management/planning, etc.)
Active secret US Government clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) and the ability to attain and maintain or a top-secret US Government clearance and program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Nice To Haves

Northrop Grumman CAM certification
Understanding of Agile Methodologies and experience supporting a team implementing Agile planning and execution strategies
2+ years’ experience – general business environment with preference in project management, program integration, and/or administrative support
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization to include Senior Leaders
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Proficient in using the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence and Jira) and Microsoft SharePoint
Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and quickly adapting to rapid changes.
Experience working solo: self-prioritizing and tasking, consistent cadence.
An additional 4 + years of military experience in a Project Management capacity will be considered favorably.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for projects or product lines.
Align cost plans with business objectives, market conditions, and strategic initiatives.
Monitor actual expenditures against budgets; identify variances and root causes.
Prepare regular cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
Identify potential cost‑related risks (price volatility, supply chain disruptions, etc.).
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to gather data and align cost objectives.
Communicate cost implications of design changes, schedule shifts, or scope adjustments.