Principal or Sr. Principal Project Management

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Manager as a Supportability Engineering team CAM/WPM to our Product Support Integrated Product Team (PS IPT) in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA.

In this role, the CAM/WPM for Supportability Engineering is responsible for planning, executing, and controlling the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned control accounts and work packages within the Product Support Integrated Product Team (IPT). This role ensures that supportability engineering activities (e.g., logistics, maintainability, reliability, technical publications, training, spares, and support equipment analyses) are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with program requirements and Earned Value Management (EVM) guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Control Account / Work Package Ownership:

Serve as the single point of contact for assigned Supportability Engineering control accounts and work packages.

Develop and maintain Control Account Plans (CAPs), Work Package descriptions, and associated schedules in alignment with the program's Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

Define scope, assumptions, and resource needs for supportability tasks.

Cost & Schedule Management:

Establish budgets and resource plans for supportability engineering tasks.

Monitor actuals vs. budget, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Maintain accurate Earned Value metrics and support monthly CAM reviews and business rhythm.

Baseline Efforts:

Support baseline establishment for assigned control accounts.

Evaluate impacts of change requests, contract modifications, and technical direction, and update CAPs, schedules, and budgets accordingly.

Participate in internal change boards and provide cost/schedule/technical impact assessments.

Performance Reporting & Reviews:

Prepare and present status of assigned accounts to IPT leads and integrators to support program reviews, CAM reviews, and customer meetings as required.

Provide clear narrative and quantitative insight into cost, schedule, and technical performance, including risks and opportunities.

Support internal and external audits of EVM and Control Account Management artifacts.

Risk and Opportunity Management:

Identify cost, schedule, and technical risks and opportunities within assigned work scope.

Develop and track mitigation plans and contribute to the program's risk and opportunity management process.

Process & Compliance:

Ensure all work is executed in accordance with company procedures, EVM guidelines, and program-specific instructions.

Contribute to continuous improvement of Supportability Engineering and CAM/WPM processes and tools.

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or related field with 5 years experience; Masters degree with 3 years experience; PhD with 1 year experience .

Experience in project management, CAM/WPM, or task/technical leadership on complex engineering or logistics/support programs.

Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and Control Account Management practices.

Familiarity with supportability/product support disciplines (e.g., logistics engineering, reliability & maintainability, technical publications, training, provisioning, support equipment).

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost and schedule data and drive corrective actions.

Effective communication and presentation skills; ability to brief technical and programmatic status to leadership and IPT members.

Basic Qualifications (Level 4):

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or related field with 8 years experience; Masters degree with 6 years experience; PhD with 4 year experience .

Experience in project management, CAM/WPM, or task/technical leadership on complex engineering or logistics/support programs.

Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and Control Account Management practices.

Familiarity with supportability/product support disciplines (e.g., logistics engineering, reliability & maintainability, technical publications, training, provisioning, support equipment).

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost and schedule data and drive corrective actions.

Effective communication and presentation skills; ability to brief technical and programmatic status to leadership and IPT members.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a Product Support IPT or similar integrated sustainment/support organization.

Hands-on CAM experience on DoD or aerospace/defense programs.

Experience using scheduling and EV tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Cobra, or equivalent).

Knowledge of lifecycle support concepts, ILS/ILS elements, and sustainment planning.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate across engineering, logistics, and program management.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.