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Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman

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Management
Los Angeles, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Principal Project Management professional to support multiple Organizational Units (OUs) across the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit in the Navigation and Targeting Systems (NT&S) Division. This position will be on-site at our Woodland Hills, CA location.

As a direct report to the NACS Business Operations Manager, the successful candidate will support Business Unit NCTA and/or Capital Project planning, execution, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be comfortable with prioritizing and managing competing demands for their time and thrive in networking and interacting with business unit and division leadership to achieve objectives.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • Oversee and manage the operational aspects of NCTA and/or Capital projects
  • Serve as liaison between OU Leadership and Business Unit Vice President and Division Leadership
  • Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
  • Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet Business Unit and Division goals and objectives
  • Support the NACS Business Unit Business Development Team in Sales Force by adding/reviewing targets
  • Support the planning and execution of Business Unit Reviews, Woodland Hills Executive site visits as well as multiple yearly site events


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' or a Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience (An additional 4 years of applicable work experience supporting business management, project management or supply chain management
  • Experience with MS Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience generating Excel spread sheets, creating formulas, and pivot tables
  • Experience and working understanding of financial records and reports
  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active/current DoD Secret Clearance
  • Experience with or mastery of any of the following applications: Tableau, Sales Force, SharePoint, RDIS/SIMPL, Teams
  • Experience with the identification of problems/issues, and ability to drive them to closure in a timely manner
  • Experience recognizing and responding to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives


What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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