Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

2d•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible. Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, individuals. This position will be located onsite in either El Segundo or Rancho Bernardo, CA. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Requirements

Principal Project Management: Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience
Senior Principal Project Management: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience
Relevant experience includes project/program management, learning and development course delivery as described above in essential functions.
Ability to travel up to 10%
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Experience with budgeting processes and monthly tracking and reporting procedures.
Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors/Masters degree in Project Management, Training, Education, Professional Development, and/or Adult Learning
Current PMP certification
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
Experience with planning, developing, coordinating, and executing education, training, and/or career development programs
Demonstrated experience applying Program Management processes (e.g., Program Planning, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Cost & Schedule Management, Change Management, Performance Management, and Program Closeout) and incorporating them into training content and exercises.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment
Proficiency in tracking/reporting tools/dashboards such as JIRA and TABLEAU
Active Secret/Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects while serving as the key liaison between project management and planning, the project team, and line management.
Reviewing project statuses and budgets, managing schedules, and preparing status reports.
Develop and adhere to the budget baseline using the Earn Value Management (EVM).
Initiate, develop, integrate, and execute cost and schedule baselines as well as technical performance baselines that satisfy program contractual requirements.
Support the Risk, Issue, and Opportunity process to proactively address potential challenges.
Drive action item adjudication collaboratively with the operating unit team, Enterprise, and Customer.
Lead the execution of Contractual Deliverable (CDRL) commitments and ensure their on-time or early delivery to the customer.
Drive innovation in proposal strategy by challenging conventional approaches, aligning proposals with customer needs, and ensuring our responses set benchmarks for excellence.