Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager (SkillBridge)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels.  SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members. 

  

Responsibilities for this internship position are: 

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD 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 

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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager based in Bellevue, NE.

The Senior Principal Technical Project Manager will direct and manage activities associated with the Strategic Mission Planning and Execution System (SMPES).

The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. You have the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are comfortable engaging with the internal and external customers.

What you will get to do:

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring cross-program project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program/project managers, functional managers, and customers
• Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
• Ensure that contract requirements are met by directing, requesting, motivating or in other ways effecting desired action by all participating functional organizations and/or suppliers which are necessary to meet project requirements.
• Act as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project status review sessions with internal management and customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Technical Services Project Manager:

• A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, OR a Masters degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience
• Experience in Program/Project Management, Requirements Management, Customer Succes, and ability to navigate IA/Cyber accreditation processes to facilitate program execution.
• 20+ years of military experience
• Certification: CompTIA CISSP
• Ability to work on site, obtain and maintain a DoW TOP SECRET Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Technical Services Project Manager:

• PMI PMP or PgMP Certification
• Experience with Agile project management tools
• Experience working with USSTRATCOM J56 and AFNWC customers
• Design and operational experience with USSTRATCOM Programs
• Experience leading Systems Engineering Technical Reviews and DoD Acquisition Milestone deliveries
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
• Experience with EVM tools and methodologies
• Extensive customer interface experience
• Experience acting as onsite technical contact
• Experience leading and directing IT based technical project teams and providing technical and analytical guidance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.