RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Project Manager/ Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation Organization. This role is located in San Diego, CA.

The selected candidate will work closely with Lab and Test Operations personnel, various project Program Managers, and Test Leadership in providing status and health of current and future projects. The candidate will be a primary point of contact to communicate status on various lab upgrade projects. Additionally, the selected candidate will act as the sole property focal point for the Triton system Center (TSC) tracking all property arriving and departing the laboratory. The position requires technical knowledge of various systems, design, development, implementation, and testing with a foundation in laboratory integration and test. The selected candidate must act with speed, guide others in producing quality work, be self-motivated, and have the ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions. A successful track record of program performance, and test experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee incoming and outgoing parts and material movementsTrack movement of property to various sites and within the Triton LabsPerform property audits with various stakeholders including the customer, DCMA, and Northrop Grumman property focal pointsMaintain property tracking tool database with accurate locations of tagged propertyTest proposal efforts to coordinate and consolidate Task Assessments, Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM), etc. in support of future projectsProvide Cost Account Management for Test Statements of Work (SOW). Will be responsible for tracking project status and reporting Earned Value Management data to Test and project Leadership.Provide updates for the program specific Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) regarding status of progress for the Test Statements of Work (SOW)Responsible for reporting and updating project and Test calendars to reflect latest status and forecasts.Responsible for creating, maintaining, and presenting performance program metrics to LeadershipFacilitate working group meetings to track, monitor, and follow up on actions and tasks for multiple projectsAct as the T&E IPT procurement focal pointManage T&E long range asset planProject manager for various capital, program, and NCTA projectsSupport daily standup meetingsIdentify and resolve logistical issues promptly, minimizing impact on project timelines and budgets

We offer a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

*This position may be filled at either a level 1 or level 2 based on experience*

Basic Qualifications:

Level 1:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 0 years of project management/related industry experience

Level 2:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 3 years of project management/related industry experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 1 year of project management/related industry experience

For both level 1 and level 2:

Must have current active DoD Secret or higher clearanceMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program AccessMust be flexible, and able to support weekends, multiple shifts, and off hours as dictated by program test activitiesExperience in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Project (scheduling)

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong Technical Writing SkillsExcellent communication skillsExperience working with multiple test disciplines (Specialty, Lab, Flight, or Instrumentation)EVMS / Cost and Schedule / Project Management Experience and ability to obtain NGC Cost Account Management (CAM) certificationMust have the ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program stakeholder needs.Ability to identify and address program impacts through systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program.Ability to monitor/control program plans, cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Salary Range: $61,200.00 - $91,800.00Salary Range 2: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.