Staff Project Management

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$133,000–$219,500 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Similar $165k
This role $176k
$120k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $130,375–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $165k 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 347 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$172,300 across 329 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Project Management

Staff Project Management-Active Secret Clearance Required joins the Test and Evaluation organization to manage operational aspects of ongoing projects from inception to close-out. The role involves overseeing cost and schedule performance for complex technical projects, managing budget baselines using Earned Value Management processes, and coordinating program management activities within an Integrated Product Team construct. Key responsibilities include tracking risk, issues, and opportunities, leading contractual deliverable commitments, and managing proposal development. The candidate will utilize tools including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint to ensure efficient product flow through advanced flight test facilities. Required skills include experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Control Account Manager (CAM) functions, and the ability to translate complex business questions into actionable data insights. This role supports critical infrastructure for aerospace systems within a defense industry context.

What you'll do

  • Manage cost and schedule performance for complex technical projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
  • Develop and execute project baselines that satisfy specific program contractual requirements.
  • Support the Risk, Issue, and Opportunity process to proactively address potential project challenges.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between project management, planning teams, and line management for operational oversight.
  • Manage Taskable Engineering (TE) and proposal development by writing responses and coordinating with pricing teams.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of all Contractual Deliverable (CDRL) commitments to the customer.
  • Translate complex business questions into actionable data insights and visualizations to support decision-making.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process performance, standardization, and cost control.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience as a Control/Cost Account Manager (CAM).
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program Management processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel (pivot tables), and PowerPoint.
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred).
  • Control Account Manager (CAM) Certification (preferred).

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