Staff Project Management

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
The successful candidate will understand the goals and priorities for the ERE organization as well as their supported Directorate and ensure all activities are aligned with these objectives, interpreting and developing organizational strategies, policies and practices to meet staffing, program execution, business development, budgetary and workforce development objectives. The candidate will operate both independently and sometimes with a small cross-functional team to deliver results.
In this job, you will:

The candidate will assist the Engineering Directorate in multiple activities and requires a broad engineering knowledge base in engineering. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in business management & finance, program management, proven strategic planning and business execution capabilities, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across the business unit and division
Support early career activities including intern, mentoring programs; knowledge sharing initiatives; and engineering operations with creating briefings, maintaining SharePoint page, and running meetings as required
Coordinate with engineering discipline leads and program business partners to ensure effective planning, staffing, and efficient functional engineering operations
Collaborate with Division/BU/OU/Program POCs to ensure a strong partnership between engineering and programs
Collaborate with multiple functional organizations (human resources, talent acquisition, business management, mission assurance, global supply chain, manufacturing, and security) to define strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency
Identify engineering focus areas for improvement/streamlining, development and execution of engineering initiatives, and elimination of non-value-added activities in all levels of the engineering organization
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience or PhD with 8 years of professional experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance
Must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly collaborative, team oriented, have strong people leadership skills, and be able to effectively multi-task competing priorities and schedules across the organization
Needs strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines and achieve commitments
Proven experience delivering projects on time
Excels at operating in a fast pace, diverse environment and can adapt to change
Experience in planning and executing large meetings or events
Experience with executive briefings and communications
Experience working with cross functional disciplines
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Prior experience working with Engineering Stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of the engineering development lifecycle and familiarity with Northrop Grumman tools and processes
Understanding of Intranet Program Review System (IPRS), Earned Value Management/Cost Account Management (EVM/CAM), program risk management, and technical, cost, & schedule impacts as it relates to program management, understanding of business development and capture strategies
Strong experience successfully addressing technical project requirements
Experience in leading projects and/or teams within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or within the military
Experience with SharePoint; Power BI
Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements across the business unit
Experience in operational organization effectiveness implementing best practices
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Primary Level Salary Range: $126,400.00 - $219,500.00The 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): Linthicum Heights, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10227884-2

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-03T19:46:18