Sr Principal Project Mgmt

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.

This position is to support the Integrated Digital Systems (IDS) Operating Unit (OU). This role contains multiple facets including operations lead for the OU, Program Risk Lead, and NCTA Manager.

The Program Risk Lead responsibilities include managing the effort to define, plan, organize, direct and control risk and opportunity management efforts across a portfolio of programs and proposals. Specific duties will include:

•Evaluate and approve risk and opportunity handling approaches, mitigation
plans and opportunity exploitation plans
•Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and program management to evaluate the effectiveness of the risk and opportunity management process and procedures
•Ensure integration of the EVMS process with the risk and opportunity management process
•Inform and advise higher level management on critical project risks and mitigations
•Lead the recurring Risk and Opportunity Review Board meetings on programs and proposals
•Various other tasks and objectives as needed in support of the Program Management team

The Operations lead responsibilities include managing efforts tied to monthly reporting, business unit reviews, pipeline responsibility, and leading staff meeting preparation. The individual will be working closely with the OU Directors to ensure the OU meets deadlines and there is clear communications across the OU.

The NCTA responsibilities include organizing overall OU NCTA efforts as well as leading one of our Internal Investments.

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of relevant experience
High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others
Ability to travel up to 25%
Ability to obtain a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in managing risk & opportunity on programs
Experience leading a team to complete a specific scope of work
Experience developing proposals
Experience supporting DoD / government contracts or project management experience in other industries

Salary Range: $103,900 USD - $155,900 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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 most positions.