Principal/Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Technical Services Project Manager (level 3 or 4) based onsite in either Sunnyvale, CA or Cape Canaveral, FL. You will be part of the Platform Integration Team that provides direct technical support to the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem for U.S. Navy’s Columbia class submarine: a new construction ballistic missile submarine program. The successful candidate is expected to be a highly motivated, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers in high-tempo environments. This role will be part of a small, specialized team that provides direct technical and programs support to the shipyard Installation and Test team, and will actively serve as Technical Liaison between shipyard, programs, systems and design engineering, logistics, publications, as well as several government entities to quickly resolve technical issues to meet the shipyard construction schedules. This position will also be expected to review technical documentation, coordinate redline processes, status projects, prepare and facilitate meetings and customer briefings. They should be comfortable with applying analytical reasoning skills, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, dealing effectively with change and being a flexible team member, and possess solid organizational abilities. What you will get to do: Technical liaison to field engineering personnel supporting installation, test, and maintenance of the Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at the shipyards Coordination of day-day emerging issues with field engineering/management, logistics, system test, design engineering, and production teams to resolve complex multi-discipline problems Action item coordination and tracking supporting test and construction of Columbia Class ships Lead the engineering documentation redline process that includes coordinating inputs from the field, design engineering, tech pubs, and government entities Support creation or modification of workflow processes for problem resolution to ensure timely and accurate support to the build yards Collaborate with UK Dreadnought field and program personnel on common issues and share lessons learned during execution of SITP for Columbia Class SSBNs On-site shipyard technical support to the shipyard engineering teams during construction Problem solving while working on complex technical problems and provide solid and innovative solutions Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to gather essential data for accurate and comprehensive technical documentation Support the timely, precise, and efficient delivery of all technical documents Review engineering change board packages and assess for potential impacts Assist with monitoring progress, assessing project issues and driving actions to closure to meet program goals and objectives The ideal candidate will: Be highly motivated, resilient, ambitious, capable of developing complex strategies Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable interpersonal abilities Have demonstrated success developing and maintaining customer relationships, leading execution of projects/programs Be very organized, with the ability to multi-task and an eye for detail Be able and willing to travel This role may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level based on the qualifications outlined below. Basic Qualifications for Principal Technical Services Project Management: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree and 3 or more years of relevant work experience Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance US Citizenship required Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree and 6 or more years of relevant work experience Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment. Experience with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance US Citizenship required Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels: Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard. Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections. Experience overseeing performance of projects or engagements and utilizing good management skills. Experience providing technical and analytical guidance to project team(s). Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $213,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $184,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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