Project Manager (Specialty Engineering Team)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
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.
The Specialty Engineering team located in Rolling Meadows, IL (near Chicago) is seeking a self-starting, team-oriented leader to project manage general team tasking. This position provides exposure opportunities with leaders in the program office as well as across functional departments within the company in support of program execution. In this role, close customer interface will be required to successfully support FRACAS work. Product line knowledge, Cost Account Management (CAM), and technical IPT skills will mature in this dynamic environment.
In this position, the Project Manager ensures the Specialty Engineering team is meeting deliverable and financial targets. This role will collaborate with the Program Office, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, Mission Assurance, and other functions on all aspects of the program to ensure FRACAS goals are met.
Specific duties will include:
• Supporting Specialty Engineering deliverables and finances for all contracts
• Support day to day activities for the IRCM FRACAS team
• Manage data team is receiving from customers
• Lead tool management for IRCM FRACAS and coordinate changes with larger teams
• Coordinate a large customer meeting up to 4 times a year that involves internal and external customers
• Support proposal efforts for upcoming contracts for Specialty Engineering team
This requisition may be filled at either a Project Manager (Specialty Engineering Team)/Principal Project Manager (Specialty Engineering Team)
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Schedule

Basic Qualifications Project Manager (Specialty Engineering Team):
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or Master's degree with a minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate with cross-functional teams internally
• Demonstrated & previous Project Management experience
• Must be familiar in using MS Suite
• May develop and deliver presentations to small groups
• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain Security Clearance - Secret
Basic QualificationsPrincipal Project Manager (Specialty Engineering Team):
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 year of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate with cross-functional teams internally
• Demonstrated & previous Project Management experience
• Must be familiar in using MS Suite
• May develop and deliver presentations to small groups
• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain Security Clearance - Secret
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of government contracting requirements and proposal process
• Earned Value experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate with cross-functional teams internally and with Customers externally
• Experience with the NG product lines and NG processes
Salary Range: $68,800.00 - $103,200.00Salary Range 2: $84,600.00 - $127,000.00
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.