Principal/Sr Principal Airworthiness Project Manager

The selected candidate will report to and work closely with the Director of Airworthiness and other Airworthiness leaders to meet the goals and objectives of the Airworthiness organization. The candidate will serve as the business management point-of-contact and primary interface for the Global Surveillance program leaders as well as interact with Airworthiness personnel and other business management employees.
This position will have a heavy emphasis on Earned Value Management (EVM) and business/project management support to the Global Surveillance Airworthiness organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Workforce and financial data tracking and analysis for monthly reporting requirements and reviews

Compile cost, schedule, elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP)

Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and prepares status reports

Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between organizations

Research and analyze historical data, develops cost models to support estimating and proposal efforts

A variety of ad hoc tasks/exercises

Position may be filled as either a Principal Project Management (level 3) OR Senior Principal Project Management (level 4) depending on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:

Principal: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business experience; OR a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience

Sr Principal: Bachelor's degree with 9 years of Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business experience; OR a Master's degree with 7 years of related experience

Knowledge of and experience with Earned Value Management

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret clearance

PMP Certification

Experience with proposal activities to include cost, schedule, and planning activities

Resource management experience (EVM, indirect, NCTA, Capital)

Knowledge of Tableau and SAP

Experience with financial reporting and understanding of accounting principles

Ability to multi-task and support multiple programs and address leadership needs

* Excellent communication skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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): San Diego, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10217802

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-23T20:12:16