Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management

About the role

At Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD), we transform 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.

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.
• Review project statuses and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare 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.

Qualifications

Principal Project Management

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience
• OR Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience

Senior Principal Project Management

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience
• OR Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience

Relevant experience includes project/program management, learning and development course delivery.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• 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 a final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s 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
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 – $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 – $176,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.