Principal Project Mgmt. Analyst/Sr. Principal Project Mgmt. Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Principal Project Management Analyst/Sr. Principal Project Management Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and can be filled at either level 3 Principal Project Management Analyst or level 4 Sr. Principal Project Management Analyst. *Additionally, this position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining associated customer and/or business funding as well as obtaining final clearances within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance required for the position in the future.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

-Reports to Business Unit/Operating Unit director

-Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management

-Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports

-Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives

-Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients

-Maintains staffing forecast and gaps based on new program awards

-Proactively gathers and prepares content for weekly staff meetings

-Maintains key metrics and regular reporting for the Business Unit/Operating Unit

-Leads engagement initiatives

-Takes ownership of the Business Unit/Operating Unit Strategic Rhythm

-Facilitates risk and opportunity management

-Coordinates strategic facilities initiatives

Key characteristics required include the following:
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
-Strong communication skills
-Project management skills

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management Analyst (Level 3):

-Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 5+ years of relevant experience OR

-Master’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 3+ years of relevant experience OR

-PhD from an ABET-accredited university and 1+ years of relevant experience

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date OR  

-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years at time of application and prior to start date

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Project Management Analyst (Level 4):

-Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 8+ years of relevant experience OR

-Master’s Degree from an ABET-accredited university and 6+ years of relevant experience OR

-PhD from an ABET-accredited university and 4+ years of relevant experience

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date