Sr Principal Project Management- Whiteman AFB MO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

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:

• Perform as Sr Principal Project Management overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing Mission Survivability projects
• Serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Provides B-2 aircraft avionics technical support and Subject Matter Expert (SME) training to personnel on systems and processes affecting survivability functions in operations and maintenance activities
• Coordinates with Program Offices and appropriate agencies during development and testing of capabilities to ensure operational needs are met
• 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 projects managers, line managers, and clients
• Reviews handbooks for technical adequacy. Assists in the development of maintenance engineering and logistics support. Plans and contributes to proposal efforts
• Performs normal day shift operations with the ability to adapt to unique situations outside normal duty hours
• Able to perform Courier duty travel as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or an Associates degree in the Avionics Maintenance Field in lieu of a 4 year degree
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
• Experience in one or more of the following: Asset Tracking, Calibration, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Performing Audits
• Ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver's license
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active TS Clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI with B-2 Program Access Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Experience contacting vendors to obtain quotes and resolve technical issues
• Can work independently with minimal oversight
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Basic understanding of security practices pertaining to transfer and movement of classified assets

Salary Range: $92,900.00 - $139,300.00

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.

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.