Principal Project Management, Senior Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $85,600–$128,400 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k

This role $107k

$68k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $147,993–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $107k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 198 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,950–$176,300 across 198 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Project Management, Senior Principal Project Management

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal Project Management or Sr. Principal Project Management to oversee program management from inception through completion, serving as the primary customer contact and leading review sessions on cost, schedule, and performance. The role involves directing proposal activities such as RFP package development, estimate auditing, and scope management, while also supporting negotiation and fact-finding tasks across various departments including engineering and supply chain. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree plus 5-8 years of relevant experience in project leadership roles within the U.S., with expertise in government contracts and compliance standards. Preferred skills include continuous process improvement and managing proposals, along with knowledge of information assurance regulations. This position demands strong technical acumen and leadership to ensure projects meet stringent requirements on schedule and budget.

Skills

Microsoft Project JIRA Confluence Git Agile Scrum CI/CD AWS GCP Azure Kubernetes Docker Python SQL PostgreSQL MongoDB Excel PowerPoint Word Adobe Acrobat

What you'll do

Lead proposal activities including development of RFP packages and tracking estimates.
Manage scope and artifact changes through disciplined processes.
Develop and maintain proposal schedules for program activities.
Audit labor, travel, and material estimates for accuracy and completeness.
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program across various functions.
Identify and resolve program problems by allocating resources or modifying contractual specifications.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of relevant project management experience supporting U.S.
Experience leading cross-functional teams including program office, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, business management, and field operations.
Ability to manage proposals, develop RFP packages, and track labor, travel, and material estimates.
Expertise in directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment with customer expectations.
Knowledge of government contracts, compliance documents, and information assurance regulations.
Capability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

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