Staff Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 a Staff Project Management Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is on a 9/80 work schedule will be located 100% onsite in Rocklin, CA.

The position includes the requirement for business travel, approximately 20% of the time - with periods that could potentially exceed 40% for short durations.

This project manager 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.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in military aviation, preferably US Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance operations
• Lead engagement with unit level commanders and deputy commanders at the operational squadron level
• Act as Northrop Grumman lead for managing operational group initiatives across global mission requirements and interests

*This is NOT a Manager OR Leadership position*

Basic Qualifications:

Staff Project Management (Level 5):

• Must have Bachelor's with 12 years, Master's with 10 years, or 16 years in lieu of degree in one or more of the following: Project Management, Program Management or Government Program Office Experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience using SAP, ERP or other related business software application
• Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret Clearance and ability to obtain SCI and Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to interface with all levels of employee and management
• Sustainment experience (supporting spares & repairs)
• Special Program Access
• Familiarity with US Air Force training programs, including officer, non-commissioned officer and enlisted training
• Familiarity with Geographic Combatant Commands
• Working knowledge of Global Force Management including force development and force offering requirements and processes.

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,300.00 - $219,500.00

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.

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.