Associate Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 an Associate Project Management (1) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA. 

The candidate must have inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills as they work with Center Fuselage IPTs and the following functions: Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Mission Excellence, Industrial Engineering and Global Supply Chain.

Essential Functions:

Project Management is to provide project leadership, analysis, and execution support for the development of innovative systems. Project Management helps ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product needs or actions into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

The qualified candidate will support the Palmdale F35 Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities including but not limited to:

• Meeting facilitation, action item tracking & metrics
• Office locations/relocations/Archi bus
• Provide processes and tools to facilitate continuous performance improvement
• Support and lead where appropriate, events, visits and tours to foster growth in our current business
• Facilities/Infrastructure administrative tasks
• Program on-boarding
• Program systems and tools access
• Special Assignments 

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and work collaboratively within a team setting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Be completing or has completed a Bachelor's Degree with 0 years of experience OR minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of project management, project coordination, data analytics, or logistics experience.
• Basic understanding of standard project management principles and practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work 1st shift (6 am - 3:30 pm) on a 9/80 work schedule
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance if and when applicable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Aerospace Industry experience

Salary Range: $61,200.00 - $91,800.00

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.