Sr. Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman • Bath Township, OH

2d • $106,800 - $160,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Project Management professional to oversee operations and facility projects for the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), including logistics and supporting digital/IT operations. The role manages complex initiatives involving facilities modernization, seating and space utilization, SCIF security integration, and digital services, while ensuring continuity of NSIC mission operations during changes. It serves as a primary liaison among S4/6 leadership, project teams, line management, and external mission partners such as NASIC, DCMA, and base support agencies.

The position oversees facility and logistics project execution, coordinates the integration of IT and digital infrastructure with facility work, and works with security and mission assurance teams to address risks. It develops integrated plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, executive briefings, and performance metrics; coordinates cross-functional teams and resources; and supports stakeholder meetings, customer needs, oversight activities, and periodic quality or self-governance audits.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or higher clearance, along with any additional access required for NSIC facilities and SCIF operations. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. The stated salary range is $106,800 to $160,200. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience in project management, or a high school diploma and 12 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing operational aspects of projects involving facilities, logistics, or operations support in a secure or DoD environment.
• Experience serving as a liaison across multiple functional areas, such as engineering, security, facilities, IT, and operations, to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and status reporting using standard office tools; experience with project or scheduling tools is preferred.
• Experience identifying project issues and developing and implementing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, cost, schedule, and customer-satisfaction goals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or higher clearance and any additional access required to support NSIC facilities and SCIF operations.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership and coordinate with diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing Operations and Facility projects at an operational installation or intelligence center, such as NASIC, NSIC, or a similar environment.
• Experience with Mission Assurance, quality audits, or self-governance processes, including tracking and reporting key metrics to leadership.
• Background in SCIF facility requirements, physical security, or secure IT/digital infrastructure deployments.
• Familiarity with project forecasting tools or Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.
• Experience with continuous improvement, cost-reduction, or process-improvement initiatives in an operations or facilities context.
• Prior experience coordinating with DCMA, base civil engineering, or other government oversight entities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of NSIC facility and logistics projects, including renovations, build-outs, and space reconfigurations.
• Liaise with NASIC and base civil engineering and construction managers to communicate NSIC facility, space utilization, SCIF, mission system, and secure communications requirements.
• Plan and track personnel moves, furniture reconfigurations, and temporary relocations to minimize mission disruption during construction or maintenance.
• Coordinate with supply chain, vendors, and base support elements for furnishings, equipment, and services needed for facility and logistics projects.
• Synchronize installation and integration of IT and digital infrastructure with facility work and project milestones in coordination with NSIC, NASIC, and mission partners.
• Partner with security and mission assurance teams to identify, track, and mitigate physical, SCIF, and operational security risks associated with projects, renovations, or incidents.
• Support processes and tools that improve facility, logistics, and digital services integration and operational resilience.
• Serve as liaison among program management, planning, project teams, and line management for NSIC Operations and Facility projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated plans and schedules; review project status and budgets; prepare status reports and executive-level briefings.
• Develop metrics and mechanisms to monitor cost, schedule, performance, and risk, and support intervention and problem solving with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with DCMA and other oversight entities as required for facility and logistics activities affecting NSIC contracts or compliance.
• Conduct or support periodic self-governance and quality audits, tracking and reporting Mission Assurance or equivalent quality data to S4/6 leadership.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional security, facilities, IT/digital services, logistics, and operations teams to meet project objectives.
• Support workforce and resource planning, and identify and escalate resourcing gaps or constraints.
• Lead or support customer and stakeholder meetings, including agendas, documentation, action-item tracking, and follow-through.
• Engage mission partners and internal customers to understand requirements, manage expectations, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior