Senior Principal Project Manager (Active TS/SCI Required)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.The Advanced Responsive Capabilities Operating Unit (within the Space Security Business Unit and the Tactical Space Systems Division) is seeking a motivated and talented Resources, Operations, and Projects Lead (Senior Principal Project Manager) in support of the operating unit team. This position will reported directly to the Operating Unit Director and will be responsible for:
Workforce and resource planning, to include providing inputs to the division level
Team member on-boarding and off-boarding
Facility and infrastructure planning and provisioning
Create, maintain, and execute operations processes in support of program execution
Integrate, analyze, synthesize, and communicate task order performance data and metrics
Lead and execute the development, implementation and enhancement of operating policies, processes and procedures that affect the organization's short- and long-range goals and strategies
Plan and coordinate operations and special projects in multiple areas (e.g., short- to long-term planning, joint ventures, business development, internal communications, budgeting)
Diverse and varying responsibilities according to the organization's evolving and growing needs
A successful candidate is solution oriented, motivated, can-do, organized, and enjoys working with a diverse team creating complex and challenging solutions critical to our nation's security.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in Operations and Projects or 6 years of related experience with a Master's Degree; or 4 years of related experience with a PhD.
Active TS SCI Security Clearance
Expert knowledge with MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, and/or SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Education and/or Relevant Certifications
Experience with Northrop Grumman policies, procedures, and and/or systems.
Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00The 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.
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Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
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- Remote Work Opportunities
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- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
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- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
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- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
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- Access to Online Courses
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- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
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