Staff Project Management

This position is on a 9/80 work schedule and will be located 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Relocation assistance is not available. An active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR). Travel is required, up to 25% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques related to Logistics disciplines, including Product Support, Maintenance/Engineering Processes, and Technical Documentation use and development.
• Lead projects related to qualification of new material(s) and/or supplies, focusing on having the right spares and supplies available in support.
• Lead additional CLS C-ICP efforts related to reconstitution of manufacture production resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) in support of ongoing proposal efforts within the CLS C-ICP business area.
• Formulate strategic recommendations for interim, short-term, and long-term solutions to address immediate and anticipated supply chain challenges.
• Conduct supplier surveillance, schedule and conduct technical reviews of C-ICP managed parts at supplier facilities and supplier proposals.
• Generate data-driven charts for management and Integrated Product Team (IPT) use, supporting funding requests for upgrades, repairs, consolidation, or replacement.
• Interface with internal functional and program organizations, and work closely with external customers.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities promptly to maintain project momentum.
• Prepare status reports and presentations for Northrop Grumman internal and customer meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, Master's degree with 10 years of experience, PhD with 8 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree, 16 years of experience in one or more of the following: project/program management, procurement, subcontracts, or supplier management.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including the ability to create, manage, and manipulate tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptability to rapidly evolving requirements, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of B-2 maintenance/sustainment activity.
• Current/previous B-2 Program Security Clearance.
• Experience using Team Center Enterprise, Engineering Logistics Management System (ELMA), and Engineering Source Data.
• Experience in proposal management or project management within aerospace, defense, or a similar highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading proposal efforts, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Experience with development and/or management of Statements of Work (SOW), requirements, or contractual deliverables.
• Prior experience with cross-functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Management).
• Experience in Project management, Program Integration/Execution.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership or key stakeholders.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $119,800.00 - $179,600.00. 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

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