Project Management Professional Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Northrop Grumman’s Launch Vehicles is seeking a Project Management Professional -   Level 2 to join our Classified Area team in Chandler, AZ. The successful candidate will influence the direction of the classified area activities to meet the company’s strategic objectives. This role will operate independently to balance programmatic needs to deliver results in a classified work environment.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

In this job, you will:

• Lead Projects with cross-functional teams to meet closed area requirements including facilities, security, and hardware/ software needs

• Ensure successful execution of Closed Area operations.

• Create operational efficiencies that improve Closed Area program operations

• Clearly present technical approaches and findings for initiatives

• Develop and drives solutions to complex problems consistent with organization objectives.

• Serve as consultant to management and customers on policies, plans, and objectives.

• Manage program relationships to ensure all security requirements are met and in compliance.

• Assist with resolving computer and network issues

• Monitors IT tickets and raises issues that require management involvement

The Project Manager:  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.

Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience (such as a background in Project Management or related military experience) –OR– Master’s degree

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, granted or renewed within the last 6 years.

• Strong experience successfully addressing technical project requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Must be able to perform occasional lifting up to 10lbs

What Sets You Apart - Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified

• Experience in leadership roles within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or within the military.

• Experience leading IT projects

• Experience in cybersecurity

• Experience maintaining facilities for classified work

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

For more benefit details please visit our Total Rewards site. www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $95,800.00

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.