RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle 
management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team for an Associate Project Management role based out of San Diego, CA. 

**Teleworking is not available as an option for this position.**

What You’ll get to do:

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects in support of our San Diego Field Engineering programs.

• Work as an independent thinker in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, and collaborative team-based environment.

• Manage complex project tasks successfully, leading to effective project execution.

• Perform Control Account Management (CAM) duties by learning to track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance against the baseline.

• Participate in CAM status calls, prepare status for/attend weekly status meetings, and support stakeholder meetings relating to forecasting and spend plans for statements of work.

• Review labor resources and cost actuals on a weekly basis, act on any discrepancies and drive actions to closure.

• Review and manage associated risks and opportunities with assigned control accounts.

• Update SharePoint files, create/maintain process documentation, and drive continuous improvement.

• Collaborate effectively with team members, demonstrating respect, support, and constructive communication in a collaborative environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 6 months+ related experience or Associates degree and 2 years related experience; may also consider an additional 4 years related experience in lieu of a degree.

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to solve complex problems.

• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• US Citizenship and current/active DoD Secret clearance are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting and/or Cost Account Management.

• Experience with SharePoint.

• Experience with managing multiple projects and quickly adapting to rapid changes.

• Experience working solo: self-prioritizing and tasking, consistent cadence.

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $94,600.00

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.