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Associate Project Manager / Project Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Secret
$63,000 - $94,600
Unspecified
Management
Edwards AFB, 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Associate Project Manager/Project Manager to join a team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Lab Operations, Engineering and Test Department. This role is located in Edwards AFB, CA.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This is an individual contributor role and can be filled at either level.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Coordinate with technical leadership in a cross functional team to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives
  • Responsible for creating, maintaining, and presenting performance program metrics to project and Test Leadership.
  • Define, plan, perform, monitor, control, and complete a variety of project tasks simultaneously
  • Track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance against the full EV performance management baseline
  • Provide Cost Account Management for Flight Test Statements of Work (SOW). Will be responsible for tracking project status and reporting Earned Value Management data to Flight Test and project Leadership.
  • Coordinate Earned Value Change Requests (EVCRs) with the business management and Scheduling team as needed
  • Support logistics team, generate staffing requirements, documentation, and forecasts
  • Review labor resources and cost actuals on a weekly basis, and acting on any discrepancies
  • Support development of packages for Proposal and Change Requests for cost and schedule
  • Adhere to all internal processes for Program Management
  • Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
  • Manage Flight Test proposal efforts to coordinate and consolidate Task Assessments, Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM), etc. in support of future projects.
  • Provide updates for the program specific Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) regarding status of progress for Flight Test Statements of Work (SOW).
  • Responsible for reporting and updating project and Flight Test calendars to reflect latest status and forecasts.
  • Liaison to outside organizations to ensure coordination for site access for Flight Test and project personnel.


We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, 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 require occasional overtime and cross-training opportunities.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Project Manager:
  • 0 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
  • Ability to obtain NGC Cost Account Management (CAM) certification.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and/or Power Point.


Basic Qualifications for Project Manager:
  • 2 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
  • Ability to obtain NGC Cost Account Management (CAM) certification.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and/or Power Point.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles.
  • Certified CAM
  • Experience developing proposals (ex: ROMs and TAs)
  • Experience with Flight Test SOW
  • Experience maintaining program metrics


Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $94,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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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