SkillBridge Principal Project Manager-19092

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

· Has served at least 180 days on active duty

· Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

· Will receive an honorable discharge

· Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

· Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

· Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems,  Systems Security Engineering (SSE) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Principal Project Manager to join our team. The position is in Roy, Utah.  You will be responsible for overseeing and managing various SSE activities to ensure budget, schedule, and quality requirements. You will have regular opportunities to interact and interface with SSE leadership, other Sentinel teams, and the Customer. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with SSE’s sub-disciplines including Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk Management, STPA-Sec, Supplier Compliance, and much more.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and manage the several Working Groups and Technical Interchange Meetings that SSE is responsible for.

• Assist SSE CAMs in capturing project schedule and budget status.

• Regularly liaison with the Customer counterparts concerning select SSE activities.

• Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments.

• Self-starters compelled to act in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors.

• Support MDT and the organization as a whole with other duties as assigned.

• Travel: 10%

In addition to technical skills, you will be a self-starter with strong time management skills. Your organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges will serve you well.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; master's degree and 3 years’ experience; PhD and 1 years’ experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Must be a U.S citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,(<6yrs) with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

At least 1 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

Demonstrated track record/ experience in project management/ execution and closeout?

Skilled use of Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).

Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers

Experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects with many different stakeholders.

Experience developing content, packaging, and briefing communication

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance.

• Experience working with and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs and/or US Military Programs.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Experience with Cost Account Management and EVMS.

• Experience with MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.

• Experience translating process and procedures into schedule and cost assessments.

• Experience working with supply chain risk management or program protection.

• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.

• Military Intelligence, Law Enforcement, or other USG Intelligence agency experience preferred.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.