Executive Assistant and Project Manager to Chief Financial Officer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant & Project Manager to support the Chief Financial Officer, located in Falls Church, VA.  The right individual will work directly with our CFO, helping to organize a wide and extensive calendar of responsibilities, projects, vendor management, and events.  This role requires demonstrated experience in executive‑level assistance and project management, with the ability to manage complex schedules, communications, and high‑impact finance initiatives while maintaining the highest level of discretion.

As a valued member of the Corporate Business Management team, you will be the hub of day‑to‑day operations and a strategic partner who drives both administrative excellence and cross‑functional initiatives in a fast‑moving environment.

The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, possess the ability to work with other professionals collaboratively, possess agility and the desire to adapt to constantly changing demands and new tools/technologies, demonstrate a capability to take on new and unfamiliar tasks and have an interest in playing a significant role as a member of the leadership team.  Advanced proficiency at managing priorities and projects, tracking and coordinating staff activity and actions for senior leadership team members is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Calendar & Logistics – Manage the CFO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel (both domestic and international) with precision and discretion.

• Communication Hub – Draft, proofread, and circulate internal and external communications on behalf of the CFO, ensuring tone, content, and timing align with corporate standards.

• Strategic Liaison – Serve as a point of contact between the CFO and senior executive, business partners partners, and senior leaders to ensure alignment and follow‑through on strategic initiatives.

• Project Management – Lead and support projects (budget cycles, systems implementations, audit preparations, cost‑saving initiatives). Create project plans, track milestones, prepare status reports, and coordinate cross‑functional teams.

• Event & Meeting Coordination – Organize meetings, leadership off‑sites, and corporate events, handling agenda preparation, venue logistics, and post‑meeting action items.

• Reporting & Presentation Development – Compile data, help build PowerPoint presentations, pull together written summaries for executive briefings, financial reviews, and stakeholder communications.

• Process Improvement – Identify and implement efficiencies in administrative and project workflows, adopting new tools/technologies to enhance team productivity.

• Compliance & Confidentiality – Handle sensitive financial and strategic information with the utmost integrity; maintain compliance with corporate policies.

Basic Qualifications: 

• High school diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years additional education and/or experience in the administrative professional or related field or an associate’s degree with six (6) years of experience or a bachelor’s degree with four (4) years' experience in project management or administrative support.  

• Minimum of two (2) years of proven experience in project management including creating project plans, tracking milestones, preparing status reports, and coordinating cross‑functional teams

• Experience participating and hosting in-person and remote Video Teleconference meetings (i.e. Zoom, Teams, etc.)

• Computer skills required include advanced expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint and intranet/internet proficiency.