Requisition ID: R10161073- Category: Program Management
- Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America El Segundo, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Interim Secret
- Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Technical Services Project Management / Principal Technical Services Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This will be a hybrid position located in Palmdale, CA or El Segundo, CA.
The project manager will provide organizational and technical leadership and direction across the Fabrication and Tooling Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) thrust across multiple sites. This position will also involve managing project development thru production transition, providing mentorship to team members, and managing project goals, objectives, schedules, and cost while adhering to company policy.
Leads and directs one or more project teams in the professional services arena. Prepares project execution plan and coordinates activities between client and company personnel. Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections. Oversees performance of projects or engagements and typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team(s).
As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation development team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing. The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained. In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.
Basic Qualifications Technical Services Project Management (Level 2):
Bachelors degree with 1 or more years’ experience in engineering, or business management/economics; OR Masters degree with 0 or more years’ experience in engineering, or business management/economics
1+ years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (MS Suite)
Ability to travel
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret level clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret level clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Basic Qualifications Principal Technical Services Project Management (Level 3):
Bachelors degree with 4 or more years’ experience in engineering, or business management/economics; OR Masters degree with 3 or more years’ experience in engineering, or business management/economics; OR PhD with 0 or more years’ experience in engineering, or business management/economics
3+ years of experience in Program and/or Project Management
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (MS Suite)
Strong Familiarity with Process Development
Ability to travel
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret level clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline degree
A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years
Current Special Program Access
Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy
Proposal experience, and experience in other early phases of program lifecycle
Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates
Experience in Earned Value Management
Experience with SAP
Experience with production assembly/fabrication including composites, additive manufacturing and/or production manufacturing operations
Experience with CAM (Cost Account Management)
Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800
Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900
The 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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
