Posted:
12/22/2025, 3:49:24 AM
Location(s):
San Diego, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Principal / Sr Principal Project Manager to join our Airworthiness team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Office of Independent Airworthiness (OIAW). This position is based in San Diego with a hybrid telework option available.
The selected candidate will report to and work closely with the Director of Airworthiness and other Airworthiness leaders to meet the goals and objectives of the Airworthiness organization. The candidate will serve as the business management point-of-contact and primary interface for the Global Surveillance program leaders as well as interact with Airworthiness personnel and other business management employees.
This position will have a heavy emphasis on Earned Value Management (EVM) and business/project management support to the Global Surveillance Airworthiness organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Workforce and financial data tracking and analysis for monthly reporting requirements and reviews
Compile cost, schedule, elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP)
Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and prepares status reports
Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between organizations
Research and analyze historical data, develops cost models to support estimating and proposal efforts
A variety of ad hoc tasks/exercises
Position may be filled as either a Principal Project Management (level 3) OR Senior Principal Project Management (level 4) depending on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business experience; OR a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience
Sr Principal: Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business experience; OR a Master's degree with 7 years of related experience
Knowledge of and experience with Earned Value Management
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret clearance
PMP Certification
Experience with proposal activities to include cost, schedule, and planning activities
Resource management experience (EVM, indirect, NCTA, Capital)
Knowledge of Tableau and SAP
Experience with financial reporting and understanding of accounting principles
Ability to multi-task and support multiple programs and address leadership needs
Excellent communication skills
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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