RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
SSSD has an opening for a Principal Project Management Analyst/Sr. Principal Project Management Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and can be filled at either level 3 Principal Project Management Analyst or level 4 Sr. Principal Project Management Analyst. *Additionally, this position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining associated customer and/or business funding as well as obtaining final clearances within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance required for the position in the future.
Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
-Reports to Business Unit/Operating Unit director
-Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
-Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
-Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
-Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients
-Maintains staffing forecast and gaps based on new program awards
-Proactively gathers and prepares content for weekly staff meetings
-Maintains key metrics and regular reporting for the Business Unit/Operating Unit
-Leads engagement initiatives
-Takes ownership of the Business Unit/Operating Unit Strategic Rhythm
-Facilitates risk and opportunity management
-Coordinates strategic facilities initiatives
Key characteristics required include the following:
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
-Strong communication skills
-Project management skills
Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management Analyst (Level 3):
–Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 5+ years of relevant experience OR
–Master’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 3+ years of relevant experience OR
–PhD from an ABET-accredited university and 1+ years of relevant experience
-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date OR
-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years at time of application and prior to start date
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Project Management Analyst (Level 4):
–Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
–Master’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 6+ years of relevant experience OR
–PhD from an ABET-accredited university and 4+ years of relevant experience
-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date OR
-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years at time of application and prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience with the technical development and execution of projects/programs
-Ability to effectively operate in dynamic work environment with ability to develop work product independently
*This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining associated customer and/or business funding as well as obtaining final clearances within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance required for the position in the future. Additionally, it can be filled at either level 3 Principal Project Management Analyst or level 4 Sr. Principal Project Management Analyst.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
-401k
-Educational Assistance
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
-Paid Time Off
-Health & Wellness Resources
-Employee Discounts
-Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
-For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.
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Salary Range: $91,200.00 – $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 – $170,300.00
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.
