Requisition ID: R10169932

• Category: Program Management

• Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Positions Available: 2

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management Specialist based out of San Diego, California .

What you'll get to do:

Oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between program management, production, planning, procurement, supply chain, quality, supplier quality, project team, and line management. Manage the performance, budget, and schedule of the assigned control account, ensure proper execution of the work, and report progress to Program Management. Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention and problem solving with Project Managers, Line Managers, and Program Management. ​

This role may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level, depending on experience.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Technical Services Project Management Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management, supply chain, engineering or business OR in lieu of a degree, 9 or more years of related professional/military experience in project management, supply chain, engineering or business that includes a background in project management may be considered.

• Experience with Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications to include advanced skills using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong Excel skills to include utilization of Pivot Tables. MS Access skills are a plus.

• Ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)

• MRP Experience

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

• Able to obtain and maintain DOD clearance

• US Citizenship

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project management, supply chain, engineering or business OR in lieu of a degree, 12 or more years of related professional/military experience in project management, supply chain, engineering or business that includes a background in project management may be considered.

• Experience with Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications to include advanced skills using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong Excel skills to include utilization of Pivot Tables. MS Access skills are a plus.

• Ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)

• MRP Experience

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

• Able to obtain and maintain DOD clearance

• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:

• Current/Active Security Clearance

• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.

• Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience.

• Experience in Defense/Aerospace Industry.

• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale. Interpreting data provided by SAP, PDM and MES Systems.

• Able to read engineering documentation, BOM Structures, and PLM tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills to senior leadership.

• Understanding of Operations processes including production, procurement, supplier management, material management and release, planning, quality processes, and work order management.

• Demonstrated Process Improvement skills/abilities.

• SharePoint experience.

• Familiarity with JIRA and Tableau

Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900

Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600

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 candidate's 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.