Principal or Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Principal Technical Services Project Management (Level 3) or a Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management (Level 4) to support Aeronautics Sector global business and strategy objectives. The position will develop and execute industrial engagement commitments that support global growth objectives and international cooperation commitments for NGAS. The ideal candidate for this role will have an understanding of global industrial engagement and offset policies, international supply chains, program management and FMS/DCS practices. The candidate will work closely with our Corporate Global Business Development Office and Sector program teams to identify, prioritize and guide industrial engagement globally. The position will report to the NGAS Manager, International Industrial Engagement. This candidate will support fully on site work in El Segundo, CA, Melbourne, FL, San Diego, CA, Falls Church, VA, St. Augustine, FL, Palmdale, CA with El Segundo, CA and Melbourne, FL being the preferred locations.

The successful candidate will effectively interface and cultivate strategic industry relationships with current and potential regional business partners. Key activities include developing and executing industrial engagement activities and supporting cross sector initiatives and discussions. Additionally, the candidate will provide support to the Manager of International Industrial Engagement on strategic initiatives, as required.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Maintain expertise and contacts worldwide for offset policies and practices to advise NGAS divisions on when and how offset and industrial engagement will be required or can be used for competitive advantage

Supports identification of offset and industrial engagement strategies, conduct industrial development projects for competitive advantage

Supports development and implementation of strategic industrial engagement efforts

Advise captures and divisions of offset and industrial engagement activities

Provide assistance and guidance on the preparation, review, approval, and execution of offset and industrial engagement plans, proposals, transactions, and agreements

Partners with Export Management to review and receive approval on proposed offset and industrial engagement activities

Executes offset and industrial engagement plans, as required, using project management and industrial engagement best practices

Coordinate industrial engagement initiatives, facilitate cross-business approaches, manage, prepare and submit required offset and engagement documentation

Develops and manages appropriate level international relationships

Partners with Global Supply Chain and the Contracts teams to establish strategic agreements, NDAs, and/or MOUs with potential partners

Supports the Manager of International Industrial Engagement in providing input to strategies and market analysis to support NGAS regional growth

Provide input into competitive analysis, including the facilitation of red team/black hat reviews and independent research and analysis

Supports NGAS divisions and senior leadership with guidance and input for opportunity-related offset and industrial engagement issues

Oversees application of relevant business winning processes for industry engagement and leads specific areas of business winning improvement activity

This position may be filled as either a Level 3 Principal Technical Services Project Management or a Level 4 Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management.

Basic Qualifications for the Level 3:

Bachelors degree with 5 years of related experience in international, project management, industrial engagement policy, offsets, or business development OR a Masters degree with 3 years of experience in international, project management, industrial engagement policy, offsets, or business development

Previous experience with industrial engagement, industrial cooperation and offsets

Demonstrated success developing and maintaining customer relationships, leading execution of projects/programs and supporting international projects/programs

Excellent written and oral presentation skills including the ability to generate written material to communicate to global partners at all levels, including senior executives

Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and an eye for detail

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable interpersonal abilities

Highly motivated, resilient, ambitious, capable of developing complex strategies

Ability and willingness to travel within the US and globally

Basic Qualifications for the Level 4:

Bachelors degree with 8 years of related experience in international, project management, industrial engagement policy, offsets, or business development OR a Masters degree with 6 years of experience in international, project management, industrial engagement policy, offsets, or business development

Previous experience with industrial engagement, industrial cooperation and offsets

• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining customer relationships, leading execution of projects/programs and supporting international projects/programs

Excellent written and oral presentation skills including the ability to generate written material to communicate to global partners at all levels, including senior executives

• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and an eye for detail

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable interpersonal abilities

• Highly motivated, resilient, ambitious, capable of developing complex strategies

Ability and willingness to travel within the US and globally

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred locations are El Segundo, CA or Melbourne, FL

Active US DoD Secret Clearance

MS or MA degree

Certified in Project or Program Management (i.e. PMI Project Management Professional, etc.)

Proficient knowledge of and demonstrated skills in project / program management

Proficient knowledge of and demonstrated skills in defense industry engagement and offset activities

Proficient knowledge of and demonstrated ability to lead execution of industrial engagement and offset activities

Proficient knowledge of and demonstrated skills in development of strategic industrial engagement / offset projects

The salary range will differ based on location due to the cost of living in that location.

CA & VA Positions Level 3: $110,300-$165,500
CA & VA Positions Level 4: $137,400-$206,000

FL Positions Level 3: $95,300-$142,900
FL Positions Level 4: $118,600-$178,000

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $206,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, FL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10208012-4

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-18T20:07:36