Principal / Sr. Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible. Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, individuals. This position will be located onsite in either El Segundo or Rancho Bernardo, CA . Accomplish In this role you will Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects while serving as the key liaison between project management and planning, the project team, and line management. reviewing project statuses and budgets, managing schedules, and preparing status reports. Develop and adhere to the budget baseline using the Earn Value Management (EVM)  Initiate, develop, integrate, and execute cost and schedule baselines as well as technical performance baselines that satisfy program contractual requirements. Support the Risk, Issue, and Opportunity process to proactively address potential challenges. Drive action item adjudication collaboratively with the operating unit team, Enterprise, and Customer. Lead the execution of Contractual Deliverable (CDRL) commitments and ensure their on-time or early delivery to the customer. Drive innovation in proposal strategy by challenging conventional approaches, aligning proposals with customer needs, and ensuring our responses set benchmarks for excellence. Succeed The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications. **This role may be filled at either the Principal Project Management or a Sr. Principal Project Management level based on the qualifications below.** Basic Qualifications: Principal Project Management: Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience Senior Principal Project Management: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience Relevant would include project/program management, learning